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      community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids

       11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.

      community Surprise Hair Loss Breakthrough: A Sugar Gel Sparks Robust Regrowth

       129 upvotes 11 months ago
      A sugar gel is claimed to spark hair regrowth, but users express skepticism, noting that minoxidil and finasteride remain the most effective treatments. Many users joke about frequent "breakthroughs" that work on rats but not humans, and some mention the potential of PP405 as a future treatment.

      community New warning by FDA on topical finasteride

      in Research/Science  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      The FDA warned that topical finasteride can cause serious side effects like sexual dysfunction and brain fog, similar to oral finasteride. Compounded topical formulations pose additional risks due to lack of regulation.

      community Why does this industry still revolve around 5-AR inhibitors?

       40 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments still rely heavily on minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with little innovation. Future treatments like stem cell therapy and RNA technology show promise but are not yet available.

      community PP405 2a study was a safety study. Some rational explaining.

       22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the safety study of PP405, emphasizing that early trials focus on safety rather than efficacy, and that any efficacy data from such a short study should be viewed skeptically. It also highlights that the information released is primarily for securing funding, and that meaningful efficacy results are expected in later phases.

      community Trial for TDM-105795 update from research office

       16 upvotes 2 years ago
      The trial for TDM-105795 has been completed, and it was in phase 2A. The discussion seeks input on the next phases, 2B or 3, based on safety and efficacy.

      community Pp405 trials question - 2a/2b,

       6 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 trials have completed phase 2a, showing promising results with a 31% stat for hair density increase, and are moving directly to phase 3. Detailed results will be presented at a medical conference in 2026.

      community Interpreting pre-finisteride blood panels

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about someone planning to start finasteride for hair loss and wanting to interpret pre-treatment blood panels to assess the risk of side effects like gynecomastia. They list various tests to measure hormone levels and other health indicators.

      community PP405 (Non) Update - Feb 2025

       36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the delay in the PP405 Phase 2 study results, now expected by the end of 2025, and skepticism about research practices. There is also mention of optimism for Amplifica's AMP303 and a topical treatment in early testing.

      community Pp405 phase 2a clinical results

       37 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 shows initial promise for treating androgenetic alopecia, with safety confirmed in early trials, but skepticism remains due to limited data. Further trials are needed to determine its true efficacy and potential market impact.

      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 PP405 Hair Loss Drug: Phase 1 Human Results & Biopsy Insights

       213 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.

      community Pre Finasteride Treatment, is testing for free DHT necessary?

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about whether testing for free DHT is necessary before starting Finasteride for hair loss, despite having other hormone tests available. One person suggests that genetic response to DHT is more important than DHT levels and advises starting Finasteride without the free DHT test.

      community Update for PP405 - phase 2b underway

       122 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is advancing to Phase 2b trials, showing promise from Phase 2a. It may be available in 3-6 years, with trials using a topical gel.

      community What are your thoughts on pre-finasteride blood work?

       1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is considering resuming finasteride after a 6-month break and is debating the necessity of extensive blood work, including hormone and health markers, to establish a baseline. They are unsure if the tests are necessary since they experienced no side effects previously.

      community Thinking about signing up for the setipiprant clinical trials

       5 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster considering joining a clinical trial for setipiprant after experiencing side effects from finasteride and disinterest in minoxidil. Some users express skepticism about setipiprant's effectiveness, while others encourage participation in the trial for potential benefits.

      community CHECKLIST: Blood and other test before starting treatment

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      Before starting hair loss treatment, it's suggested to undergo various blood and health tests to minimize side effects. The checklist includes tests for kidney function, liver enzymes, blood sugar, vitamins, hormones, and more.

      community ABS-201 Trial - What should I know going in

      in Research/Science  28 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about a user preparing to join the ABS-201 clinical trial for hair loss treatment, which involves a prolactin inhibitor. The user plans to update others on their progress if enrolled.

      community Joining clinical study for Clascoterone (Breezula)

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a user considering joining a clinical study for Clascoterone (Breezula) after experiencing no results with topical finasteride and minoxidil, and side effects from oral finasteride. The user is seeking advice on clinical study participation and experiences.

      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.