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GlossaryHair Follicle Biology

study of hair follicle structure, function, and growth cycles

Hair Follicle Biology is the study of the structure, function, and growth cycles of hair follicles, which are tiny organs in the skin responsible for producing hair. This field examines how hair follicles develop, how they cycle through phases of growth and rest, and how various factors like genetics, hormones, and environmental influences affect hair health and disorders such as alopecia.

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research The Biology of Hair Follicles

1113 citations , August 1999 in “The New England Journal of Medicine”

Hair follicle biology advancements may lead to better hair growth disorder treatments.

research Biology of the Hair Follicle: The Basics

224 citations , March 2006 in “Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery”

The document concludes that understanding hair follicle biology can lead to better hair loss treatments.

research Human hair growth in vitro: a model for the study of hair follicle biology

133 citations , July 1994 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

Human hair growth can be influenced by certain growth factors and has specific metabolic needs.

research Hair Follicle Biology, the Sebaceous Gland, and Scarring Alopecias

57 citations , August 1999 in “Archives of dermatology”

Hair follicles grow hair and release it through the skin.

research Role of the vitamin D receptor in hair follicle biology

54 citations , January 2007 in “The Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology”

Vitamin D receptor is essential for hair growth and preventing hair loss.

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community Do hair follicles dies or are dormant ?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 92 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.

community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"

in Research/Science 1391 upvotes 10 months ago

Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.

community Realistic timeline for hair regeneration and follicle cloning?

in Technology 6 upvotes 4 months ago

Hair regeneration and follicle cloning are considered far from being feasible, with current treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants expected to remain dominant for the next 15-20 years. Some are hopeful that AI advancements might accelerate progress, but many remain skeptical about significant breakthroughs in the near future.

community How all hormones affect our hair follicles. Not just DHT. Take a look at this paper. Prolactin, melatonin, cortisol, progesterone, testosterone and more

in Research/Science 126 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses various factors affecting hair loss, not just DHT, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin. Some users report personal experiences with these treatments and hormone tests, while others speculate on the role of hormones like prolactin and cortisol in hair loss.

community Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)

in Research/Science 4 upvotes 1 year ago

Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.

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