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research Identification of microRNAs in Wool Follicles during Anagen, Catagen, and Telogen Phases in Tibetan Sheep

37 citations , October 2013 in “PLoS ONE”

This study provides new insights into the identification and expression patterns of miRNAs in wool follicles, which could improve understanding of wool follicle development in sheep.

research Histochemistry of the human hair follicle with consideration of anagen phases I to VI

18 citations , June 1992 in “Acta Histochemica”

Human hair follicles have a unique cell distribution and differentiation pattern during growth.

research Thrombospondin-1 Plays a Critical Role in the Induction of Hair Follicle Involution and Vascular Regression During the Catagen Phase

52 citations , January 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that thrombospondin-1 plays a critical role in hair follicle cycle regulation, with deficiency prolonging follicle growth and overexpression delaying it through antiangiogenic effects.

research Expression of Cyclooxygenase Isozymes During Morphogenesis and Cycling of Pelage Hair Follicles in Mouse Skin: Precocious Onset of the First Catagen Phase and Alopecia upon Cyclooxygenase-2 Overexpression

41 citations , September 2003 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study suggests that the COX-2 enzyme plays a role in hair follicle biology, as transgenic overexpression in mice induced hair follicle cycling disturbances and alopecia, which was mitigated by COX-2 inhibition.

research STAT5 Activation in the Dermal Papilla Is Important for Hair Follicle Growth Phase Induction

32 citations , April 2016 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that STAT5 activation in the dermal papilla acts as a key switch to trigger anagen entry in postdevelopmental hair follicle cycling.

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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 Phase 2B trial for PP405 leaked (The study Pelage DOESN'T want you to see)

5 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, mentioning minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, VDPHL, GT20029, and follicle cloning as potential solutions. It also reveals that the discussion about PP405 was an April Fool's joke.

community TDM-105795 phase 2 results are in!

27 upvotes 2 years ago

TDM-105795 showed promising hair growth results, with higher efficacy than placebo and minimal side effects. It activates dormant hair follicle stem cells and may maintain gains without immediate loss, unlike minoxidil.

community THE HARSH REALITY OF THE HAIR FOLLICLE’s CYCLICAL LIFE? 6.5 months of treatment

in Progress Pictures 399 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 6.5-month experience with topical finasteride (2%) and minoxidil (5%), noting initial progress followed by a significant shedding phase. Others in the conversation reassured that shedding is normal and suggested staying consistent with the treatment for potential regrowth.

community Pelage PP405: New Hair Growth from Inactive Follicular Units - Phase 2a results at AAD 2026

1080 upvotes 5 months ago

PP405, a topical treatment, shows promise for hair growth by activating inactive follicles, with 66% of participants experiencing positive results. The treatment is well-tolerated and may proceed directly to Phase 3 trials, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride.

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learn Hair Transplant

What happens after a hair transplant? Expect mild swelling and redness, with new hair growth starting in 3 to 6 months.

learn Fluridil

Can daily Fluridil application stop hair follicle miniaturization? The single published fluridil trial (43 men, 9 months, double-blind and placebo-controlled) reported more hairs in the growth phase, but it never measured follicle diameter and has not been replicated — so whether daily use stops miniaturization is unproven, and community users describe stabilization rather than regrowth.

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mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials

Did you know PP405 peptides can help protect your follicles from DHT? PP405 is not a peptide and does not block DHT: it is an experimental topical gel from Pelage Pharmaceuticals that inhibits the mitochondrial pyruvate carrier, aimed at waking dormant follicles. Its registered Phase 2 trial (NCT06393452) measured safety and tolerability in 78 adults with pattern hair loss; it is not approved and not for sale.

learn Follistatin

What is follistatin, and how does it influence hair follicle growth and regeneration? Follistatin blocks activin and related growth-inhibiting proteins, which in laboratory and animal work is described as keeping hair follicles in their growth phase; the only verifiable human evidence is a single small 2011 phase 1 injection trial, so follistatin remains experimental and is not an approved hair-loss treatment.