Amplifica raised $26 million to advance its injectable treatments for hair growth. The funding will support the clinical development of their novel therapies.
Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hairloss, with excitement around a new drug, PP405, and a reformulated oral minoxidil in trials. Concerns about cost, side effects, and long-term use are also mentioned.
An arthritis drug, baricitinib, is discussed as a potential treatment for autoimmune alopecia, not androgenetic alopecia. Ritlecitinib is also mentioned as a possible treatment for scarring alopecia.
Hairloss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are currently available, but new developments are slow and often face skepticism. Despite some breakthroughs, such as hair cloning in Japan, a definitive cure remains elusive and potentially expensive.
The user shared a 4-month hair growth update using 1mg finasteride, 5mg liquid minoxidil, and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), reporting significant hair regrowth. They also use a derma stamp, scalp massages, and a DHT-blocking shampoo.
The conversation discusses the complexity of finding a cure for hairloss, mentioning treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and potential future solutions involving AI. It highlights skepticism about a quick solution due to testing and approval processes, while some users express hope in AI's potential to develop effective treatments.
People are discussing various hairloss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and new potential treatments like vdphl01, ABS-201, and KX-826. Some express hope in future developments like hair cloning and CRISPR, while others emphasize acceptance and sticking with current treatments.
Weight loss drugs may increase the risk of hairloss, but this is often temporary and influenced by genetics. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are mentioned, with varying effectiveness depending on individual genetic sensitivity to DHT.
There is skepticism about conspiracy theories claiming pharmaceutical companies hide cures for profit. Treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned as affordable options for hairloss.
Long aerobic exercise (over 60 minutes) can reduce DHT levels and improve hair health. Some users discuss using Tadalafil (Cialis) to further reduce DHT after exercise, while others mention using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 for hair growth.
ET-02 is seen as promising for addressing hairloss and graying, but PP405 is more advanced in development and has better publicity. Some users plan to use both treatments alongside minoxidil and dutasteride.
A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.
A user stopped oral finasteride after 7 years due to decreased libido and switched to topical finasteride and minoxidil. Others shared similar experiences and discussed alternatives like dutasteride and topical treatments.
A user shared their 2.5-year hairloss treatment success using 1mg finasteride daily and switching from 5mg to 2.5mg minoxidil. They reported no significant side effects and emphasized the importance of early treatment.