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      community Why doesn't phase 3 of PP405 start straight away?

      in Chat  14 upvotes 8 months ago
      Pelage is delaying the start of phase 3 trials for PP405 to 2026 due to necessary regulatory processes, despite having $120 million in funding. Users discuss the potential of PP405 for hair regrowth, with some expressing skepticism and others hopeful for new treatments like Breezula.

      community PELAGE PHASE 2 TRIALS FOR PP405 - Volunteers Needed

       24 upvotes 2 years ago
      PP405 is a topical gel being tested for hair regrowth in adults with androgenetic alopecia. Volunteers aged 18-55 are needed for a 16-week trial in several US locations.

      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 You will lose hair if your prostaglandins aren't in balance

       56 upvotes 1 year ago
      Prostaglandin balance affects hair loss, particularly in conditions like Lichen Planopilaris, where an imbalance can lead to hair follicle damage. Treatments mentioned include prostaglandin analogs and Pioglitazone HCL, with a focus on maintaining prostaglandin equilibrium for potential hair regrowth.

      community Found a slide summary for PP405

       35 upvotes 5 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in stimulating new terminal hair growth by activating dormant follicles, with no systemic adverse effects observed in a short-term trial. However, long-term efficacy remains unproven, and further trials are needed to confirm its potential as a hair loss treatment.

      community Haircafe slams pp405 presentation. Are results really that bad?

       64 upvotes 5 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in activating dormant hair follicles and increasing hair counts but lacks detailed efficacy data compared to minoxidil and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some optimism and skepticism about its effectiveness.

      community Pyrilutamide phase III clinical trial results released

      in Research/Science  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      Pyrilutamide did not show effectiveness in regrowing hair compared to a placebo, but it may still help maintain existing hair by preventing DHT from causing follicle miniaturization. Some users believe it could be beneficial when used with other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride.

      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 PP405 Effectiveness in Transplant Area?

       5 upvotes 8 months ago
      Hair transplant recipients are concerned about whether dormant follicles are permanently damaged by incisions, but some believe undamaged follicles could still regrow if a treatment like PP405 is effective. Opinions vary on the impact of transplants on original follicles, with some suggesting treatments like finasteride can help regrow hair.

      community The pessimism about the Crisp Cas 9 is excessive

       12 upvotes 11 months ago
      CRISPR Cas9 could potentially treat baldness by targeting specific genes in hair follicles without affecting other body functions. There is optimism about its future use, despite ethical concerns and the current reliance on treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Oral PTD-DBM available online, worth giving a shot?

       4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Oral PTD-DBM was discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, but it was deemed ineffective in humans despite promising results in mice. The conversation concluded that trying it without VPA might be unwise.

      community Community ranking on what new drugs/studies we are most hopeful about?

       10 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses potential hair loss treatments, including clascoterone, GT20029, ET-02, VDPHL01, and PP405, with hopes for new options by 2028. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are expected to remain effective, with clascoterone and VDPHL01 as promising alternatives.

      community PYRILUTAMIDE PHASE 3 RESULTS : No statistical significance

       124 upvotes 2 years ago
      The phase 3 trial results for Pyrilutamide showed no significant difference from the control treatment in increasing hair count, leading to the company halting its development. Users discussed their disappointment and skepticism about hair loss treatments, with some mentioning other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community What happened with verteporfin?

       30 upvotes 1 month ago
      Verteporfin, combined with microneedling, shows promise for hair regrowth by allowing hair follicles to grow in wounds, but it's expensive and painful. Pai-1 inhibitors may also help prevent hair loss by degrading fibrosis, and some users continue using minoxidil alongside these treatments.