Pelage, PP405, is creating a database for potential new trial volunteers
    10/9/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    PP405 →

    mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials

    At a glance
    In this research discussion post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    PP405 is a new hair loss treatment targeting dormant hair follicles, with ongoing trials. Some users consider stopping finasteride and minoxidil to join trials, while others doubt its effectiveness.
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      community Why PP405 may not be dead just yet

       1 upvotes 1 month ago
      PP405 shows promise in reactivating dormant hair follicles, with early trials indicating some success, but it is not yet a proven treatment for hair loss. Users are advised to be cautious with unverified versions, and further research is needed to confirm its effectiveness compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

       230 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.

      community My 2 Years Progress (Hair Recovery)

       1465 upvotes 4 months ago
      A person shared their hair regrowth journey using HIMS topical treatments with finasteride, minoxidil, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and microneedling. They also discussed their transition as a transgender woman and the positive impact of HRT on hair recovery.

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      Recent Advances in Drug Development for Hair Loss

      research Recent Advances in Drug Development for Hair Loss

      April 2025 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”
      This review highlights the limitations of existing hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride and suggests that future therapies may benefit from focusing on antibody and cell-based treatments, which offer targeted and potentially transformative options for managing hair loss disorders.
      New Therapeutics in the Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Nouvelles thérapeutiques dans la prise en charge de l’alopécie androgénétique

      March 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)”
      This thesis investigates the underlying mechanisms and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the molecular roles of androgens and genetic predispositions, and evaluates current and emerging therapies, such as PROTACs and Janus Kinase inhibitors, to enhance patient management.
      PP405 in Alopecia: An Emerging Molecule Worth Investigating

      research PP405 in Alopecia: An Emerging Molecule worth Investigating

      January 2026 in “Journal of Community Medicine and Health Solutions”
      In this study, the novel topical agent PP405 showed favorable tolerability and increased hair density by over 20% in men with advanced androgenetic alopecia after eight weeks, suggesting a promising potential treatment pending further trials.
      Diagnostic Comparison: SH-1 Molecule vs PP405 — Safety Profiles in Hair Science

      research Diagnostic Comparison: SH‑1 Molecule vs PP405 — Safety Profiles in Hair Science

      June 2026 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)”
      This infographic compares the safety profiles of SH‑1, a cosmetic ingredient, which showed no systemic absorption, and PP405, an investigational drug with dose-dependent systemic uptake and potential threshold breaches, highlighting differences in safety between cosmetic and investigational substances according to this report.