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      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

       13 upvotes 3 years ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

      community Don’t Get Too Hyped About PP405. We've Seen This Movie Before.

       218 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a new hair loss treatment showing early promise with a 20% hair density increase, but skepticism exists due to past failures of similar treatments like Pyrilutamide, RU58841, and Bimatoprost. Users debate its potential effectiveness, with some hopeful due to Google's involvement, while others urge caution without more evidence.

      community The best hair restoration is the kind nobody notices

       1201 upvotes 4 months ago
      Matthew McConaughey's hair restoration methods are speculated to involve hair systems, transplants, and treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Many believe he falsely credits his hair regrowth to Regenix, while others suggest he uses a combination of treatments for a natural look.

      community What to look Forward to in 2025

       19 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments are advancing, with Coegin Pharma's FOL005 expected this year and Breezula potentially later. Pyrilutamide is available but not very effective, while Kintor's products face skepticism; traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil remain dominant.

      community Now that hair loss in mice is solved, can they move on to people?

       709 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair loss treatments are being tested on mice, with methods like minoxidil and stem cell therapy showing promising results. However, human trials are still years away, leading to humorous frustration about mice benefiting first.

      community Minoxidil: How It Changes the Scalp Hormone Environment

       78 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil increases blood supply to the scalp, strengthening dormant follicles and extending the growth phase, but may increase scalp activity that can be countered with DHT blockers. Women experiencing side effects from finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss might consider alternatives like estrogen, especially if on birth control.

      community 1 Year on FIN EOD and Topical MIN

      in Is this regrowth?  295 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil but is currently going through a shedding phase. Despite the shedding, progress is evident, and users suggest patience and possibly adding microneedling to improve results.

      community What new hair-loss treatments actually look exciting right now (Oct 2025)

       171 upvotes 11 months ago
      New hair loss treatments include Breezula, PP405, ET-02, KX-826, GT20029, VDPHL01, and CosmeRNA, with some showing promise in reactivating stem cells and reversing greying. Breezula and VDPHL01 are highlighted as potential add-ons or alternatives to current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community I hope ET-02 or PP405 will be released in the next 4-5 years

       18 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that may work by blocking signals that cause hair cells to stop growing, requiring daily application for effectiveness. It could serve as an alternative to minoxidil and finasteride, but it is not yet available on the market and may take several years to be released.

      community PP405 Might Be the Closest We Have to a Upcoming Cure

      in Technology  237 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 is considered a promising potential cure for hair loss, with phase 2 trial results expected in February 2025. Hair cloning is also discussed as a potential ultimate solution, despite significant scientific challenges.

      community Minoxidil Beard Growth Stack + Protocol (Only 1.5 years commitment)

       5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a beard growth protocol involving hydration toner, azelaic acid, tretinoin, moisturizer, 5% topical minoxidil, and SPF 30+ sunscreen. The regimen spans a year to a year and a half, with specific application schedules for different phases.

      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 Leaving minoxidil for only 1 hour on scalp - how to maximize effectiveness?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is trying to maximize minoxidil's effectiveness by applying it for only one hour to avoid spreading it to furniture and pets, especially cats. They experience side effects when combining minoxidil with dermarolling and are considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or microneedling.

      community 6 months into Dutasteride and my hair is way worse than before

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  70 upvotes 2 years ago
      After six months on Dutasteride, the user's hair is worse than before, despite previously trying finasteride and RU/Fluridil without success. Some suggest continuing Dutasteride and adding progress photos, while others share their positive experiences or advise sticking to one treatment for at least a year.

      community Dear tressless, i have a question for you.

      in Technology  452 upvotes 5 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are discussed for hair loss, with concerns about minoxidil's heart-related side effects. New treatments like PP405 are met with skepticism, often humorously noted as always being "five years away."

      community The future of hair loss drugs.

       34 upvotes 7 months ago
      Clascoterone 5% and PP405 are being discussed as potential future treatments for hair loss, with clascoterone nearing phase three completion and PP405 possibly taking a cosmetic route to market. Current treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned as effective in slowing hair loss, but a complete cure remains elusive.

      community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

      in Update 5 months ago
      PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.

      community will pp405 be able to bring my lost temple area back to the game?

       10 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss in the temple area despite using Minoxidil and finasteride for 10 months and is curious if PP405 can help. Responses indicate uncertainty about PP405's effectiveness, with some optimism about future treatments and AI speeding up drug discovery, but emphasize waiting for clinical trial results.

      community Sooo whats the consensus about pp405 now?

      in Chat  75 upvotes 5 months ago
      PP405 may help with hair regrowth, especially when combined with minoxidil and finasteride, but its long-term effectiveness is unclear. Phase 3 trials are expected to begin soon, with results in a few years.

      community Rejux-3x - the copper peptide combo that tressless overlooks.

       1 upvotes 5 months ago
      Rejuv-3X, a topical blend with GHK-Cu, AHK-Cu, and JXL-089, is used for hair loss, offering a targeted option without finasteride's side effects. The user plans to combine it with microneedling for enhanced results.

      community How far are we from a treatment better than finasteride?

      in Treatment  129 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.