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      community Update from my previous post, doctor agreed to up my dose.

       16 upvotes 5 days ago
      The user increased their oral minoxidil dose to 5mg daily, resulting in noticeable hair growth without side effects. They do not use finasteride or other DHT blockers, despite suggestions from others.

      community How Fast Weight Loss Causes Hair Loss (and how to mitigate it)

       43 upvotes 2 months ago
      Rapid weight loss can cause hair loss due to a surge in free fatty acids and reduced protein intake, leading to Telogen effluvium. A safe weight loss rate is 0.5-1.2 lbs per week with adequate protein intake to mitigate hair loss.

      community Will Pp405 be the Ozempic of bald Guys

      in Research/Science  101 upvotes 7 months ago
      PP405 is being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, possibly more effective than minoxidil. There are concerns about its effectiveness and product contamination, but some users report early signs of hair regrowth.

      community Clascoterone phase 3 results are out!

       80 upvotes 9 months ago
      Clascoterone phase 3 results show promising improvements in hair count, but concerns about high costs and lack of detailed data remain. Users compare it to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing skepticism about its accessibility and effectiveness.

      community Fin and Min shed after 9 months

       70 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair improvement using oral finasteride and minoxidil but is now facing a secondary hair shedding phase after nine months, possibly linked to weight loss or seasonal changes. Despite concerns, others in the conversation suggest that such shedding is normal and temporary.

      community Amazon just requires two photos to get fin prescribed

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  120 upvotes 1 month ago
      Amazon offers a convenient and affordable way to get a finasteride prescription with just two photos, costing $29 for the prescription and $17.60 for a 90-day supply. Users discuss various telehealth options and pricing for finasteride and dutasteride, highlighting Amazon's RX pass as a cost-effective choice.

      community Pelage PP405 Phase 2a completed.

       61 upvotes 7 months ago
      Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed as treatments for hair loss, 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.

      community 2 months update with fin and min

       72 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 32-year-old is seeing new hair growth after two months of using minoxidil foam twice daily, finasteride every other day, and weekly microneedling. They previously had a hair transplant but did not use medication afterward, which they now regret.

      community Pelage are going to do two phase 3 trials for PP405. How long will it take to complete two phase 3 trials?

      in Chat  45 upvotes 8 months ago
      Pelage plans to conduct two Phase 3 trials for PP405, a new hair loss treatment, which may take about a year to complete. Users discuss various hair loss treatments, including pyrilutamide, minoxidil, finasteride, and clascoterone, with some expressing impatience over the lengthy trial process compared to faster drug approvals like the COVID vaccine.

      community Please save this community. Seriously.

       230 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation humorously critiques the lack of common sense in discussions about hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, while also highlighting the repetitive nature of advice in the community. It suggests that joke posts keep the community engaging, despite some users taking absurd claims seriously.

      community If PP405 works it will be fkn impossible to buy it.

       103 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that may activate dormant hair follicles, but there are concerns about its effectiveness, cost, and side effects. Users discuss treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, expressing skepticism about PP405's long-term success and accessibility.

      community Positive Hair Result in Patient using Tirzepatide

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 57-year-old man with male pattern hair loss and insulin resistance experienced hair regrowth and weight loss after using tirzepatide, without other hair treatments. Dysregulated glucose metabolism is linked to hair loss, with tirzepatide potentially improving hair density by normalizing insulin resistance.

      community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

      in Treatment  548 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.

      community Just 3 Months Fin/Min, It's working!!! [30M]

       214 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 30-year-old man saw improved hair density and texture after three months using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo, despite initial side effects. He experienced increased body hair and libido and is satisfied with the results despite the high cost in Turkey.

      community How is this even possible that there is no cure till now

      in Technology  155 upvotes 4 months ago
      There is no permanent cure for hair loss; treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants require ongoing use and are not universally effective. Genetic complexity and financial incentives for ongoing treatments hinder the development of a definitive cure.

      community Pp405 full presentation on new topical

       106 upvotes 5 months ago
      A new topical treatment, PP405, shows promising results for hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. However, it may still need to be combined with DHT blockers for optimal results, and its long-term effectiveness remains uncertain.

      community Pelage are starting phase 3 for PP405 towards the end of 2026

      in Chat  180 upvotes 7 months ago
      PP405 is moving to late-stage trials, showing potential for hair regrowth, with 31% of male patients experiencing a 20% increase in hair density. Veradermics is developing an oral minoxidil version, and there is interest in combining treatments for better results.

      community Transplant Candidate? (26, Male)

       40 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 26-year-old male considering a hair transplant is using topical finasteride and minoxidil, planning to start feminizing hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with estrogen and spironolactone. Many suggest waiting to see the effects of HRT, which may significantly regrow hair, before deciding on a transplant, and recommend adding microneedling and possibly switching to oral treatments for better results.

      community PP405 Update and My Take on Pelage

      in Research/Science  86 upvotes 10 months ago
      Pelage Pharmaceuticals raised $120M for their hair loss treatment, PP405, showing strong investor confidence despite limited data. There is skepticism about its efficacy and long-term effects compared to treatments like GT20029.

      community A New Hair Loss Drug Could Cure Balding and Reverse Graying

       367 upvotes 10 months ago
      ABS-201, a prolactin receptor blocker, shows promise in reversing hair loss and graying, with early success in macaques. Current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are still widely used, but new options like PP405 are eagerly anticipated.

      community Will PP405 need to be used indefinitely, like minoxidil?

       31 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 may not need daily use like minoxidil, but finasteride might still be needed to maintain hair regrowth. PP405 reawakens dormant hair follicles, potentially offering a long-term solution, though not a permanent cure.

      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 The amazing fast pace of PP405.

      in Chat  327 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment advancing quickly in trials, generating excitement and skepticism about its effectiveness and marketing claims. Some see it as a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride, but concerns about long-term effects and the need for DHT blockers persist.

      community The guys at /bald are allergic to hair regrowth

       103 upvotes 11 months ago
      Some embrace baldness, while others promote treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Opinions differ on accepting baldness versus pursuing hair regrowth.