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    GlossaryDrug Approval Process

    rigorous steps to get new drugs approved by authorities

    The Drug Approval Process is a rigorous series of steps that a pharmaceutical company must follow to get a new drug approved for public use by regulatory authorities, such as the FDA in the United States. This process includes preclinical research, multiple phases of clinical trials to test safety and efficacy, and a thorough review of all data before the drug can be marketed.

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      community When could we expect pp405 to hit the market?

      in Research/Science  30 upvotes 5 months ago
      PP405 is expected to finish Phase 2 trials in late 2025, with potential market availability around 2028-2029 if all goes well. Current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are still popular, while new options like KX-826 and Breezula are anticipated soon.

      community FINASTRIDE and switch to DUTASTRIDE, my experience

      in Progress Pictures  145 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their experience with Finasteride and Dutasteride for hair loss. They initially had success with Finasteride but switched to Dutasteride after experiencing shedding, which continued, and are now considering a hair transplant.

      community Petition Alert: Let's Get PP405 Phase 3 Trials in Germany by 2026!

      in Research/Science  59 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is advocating for Phase 3 trials of the hair loss treatment PP405 to be conducted in Germany, citing benefits like a diverse patient base and faster access for European patients. Despite skepticism about the petition's influence, the user believes it can demonstrate significant interest and potentially influence strategic decisions.

      community Another blow to the cursed baldness

      in Research/Science  91 upvotes 1 week ago
      A South Korean company, Therazyne, has developed a promising hair loss treatment using a WNT chain surrogate that binds to Frizzled 7, with human follicle testing expected soon. Current treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are not seen as cures, and while optimism exists for future solutions like PP405, approval processes are lengthy.