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April 2012 in “Developmental Biology”
Dermal papillae cells, important for hair growth, come from multiple cell lines and can be formed by skin cells, regardless of their origin or hair cycle phase. These cells rarely divide, but their ability to shape tissue may contribute to their efficiency in inducing hair growth.
Stress can lead to hair loss by affecting hair-follicle stem cells, and this loss is harder to recover from if one has male pattern baldness (MPB). Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to address hair loss, but stress-related hair loss differs from androgenic alopecia.
Scientists have grown natural-looking hair from stem cells, potentially revolutionizing hair growth treatments. Concerns include cost, DHT resistance, and the need for future procedures.
Ultrasound imaging can non-invasively detect active and inactive hairfollicles, inflammation, and fibrosis, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies. It may help assess hair growth potential and diagnose scalp issues, but some users believe in trying treatments regardless of ultrasound results.
Hairfollicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.
Tretinoin can increase hairfollicles and is used alongside minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth, though it may cause skin peeling. Users report varying results, with some experiencing regrowth and others questioning its efficacy for hair.