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GlossaryEpidermis

outermost skin layer providing protection against environmental factors

The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin, serving as a protective barrier against environmental factors such as pathogens, UV radiation, and physical injury. It is composed of multiple layers of cells, primarily keratinocytes, which undergo a continuous process of renewal and shedding. This layer also contains melanocytes, which produce melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color.

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research Involvement of Follicular Stem Cells in Forming Not Only the Follicle but Also the Epidermis

1010 citations , August 2000 in “Cell”

Hair follicle stem cells can form both hair follicles and skin.

research Lrig1 Expression Defines a Distinct Multipotent Stem Cell Population in Mammalian Epidermis

503 citations , May 2009 in “Cell stem cell”

Lrig1 marks a unique group of stem cells in mouse skin that can become different skin cell types.

research Defining stem cell dynamics and migration during wound healing in mouse skin epidermis

363 citations , March 2017 in “Nature Communications”

Stem cells help heal wounds by rapidly dividing and migrating to the wound edge.

research Sox2-positive dermal papilla cells specify hair follicle type in mammalian epidermis

338 citations , July 2009 in “Development”

Sox2-positive cells determine specific hair follicle types in mammals.

research Transient activation of β-catenin signalling in adult mouse epidermis is sufficient to induce new hair follicles but continuous activation is required to maintain hair follicle tumours

335 citations , March 2004 in “Development”

Temporary activation of β-catenin can create new hair follicles, but ongoing activation is needed to keep hair follicle tumors.

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learn Epidermal Growth Factor

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community Epidemic of brand names working wildly different, if at all.

6 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses the variability in effectiveness of medications, including finasteride, and questions whether different manufacturers impact results. The user suggests sharing successful brands to help others identify effective options.

community Does applying Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) make a difference in hair growth?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 3 years ago

Applying Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) topically may improve skin and potentially promote scalp health and hair growth, especially after microneedling. The user shares their positive experience with EGF and provides a product link.

community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

18 upvotes 7 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

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