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GlossaryHair Follicle Tumors

abnormal growths originating in hair-producing skin structures

Hair follicle tumors are abnormal growths that originate in the hair follicles, the tiny structures in the skin from which hair grows. These tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and may present as lumps or lesions on the skin. They can vary in appearance and behavior, requiring different diagnostic and treatment approaches depending on their type and severity.

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research Molecular pathways involved in hair follicle tumor formation: all about mammalian target of rapamycin?

18 citations , January 2009 in “Experimental Dermatology”

mTOR may link different pathways in hair follicle tumor formation.

research Keratinic amyloid deposition in canine hair follicle tumors

1 citations , October 2022 in “Veterinary pathology”

Some canine hair follicle tumors contain amyloid deposits, with a protein called CK5 involved in their formation.

research Hair follicle tumors in dogs: A report of two cases

1 citations , January 2015 in “Indian Journal of Veterinary Pathology”

Two dogs had different types of hair follicle tumors.

research Cylindroma as Tumor of Hair Follicle Origin

57 citations , February 2006 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Cylindromas likely originate from hair follicle stem cells, not sweat glands.

Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma: Histopathologic and Immunohistochemical Criteria for Differentiation of a Rare Benign Hair Follicle Tumor From Other Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors

research Desmoplastic Trichoepithelioma: Histopathologic and Immunohistochemical Criteria for Differentiation of a Rare Benign Hair Follicle Tumor From Other Cutaneous Adnexal Tumors

5 citations , August 2020 in “Curēus”

The document concludes that recent studies help tell apart desmoplastic trichoepitheliomas from other skin tumors, but more research is needed for clear differentiation.

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community Hair follicle cloning is already possible

in Chat 38 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair follicle cloning is claimed to be possible but not widely available due to potential safety issues, such as cancer risks. Current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are not effective for everyone, and there is frustration over limited access to these medications.

community Say this new supposed miracle drug “PP405” does actually cure baldness, how will that affect people with hair transplants?

in Chat 203 upvotes 1 year ago

PP405 may reactivate dormant hair follicles but won't replace hair transplants or resurrect dead follicles. Its effectiveness, cost, and impact compared to treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are uncertain.

community We already know how to permanently fix hair loss. The science is done. The only thing missing is the funding to run one experiment.

in Technology 613 upvotes 3 months ago

A permanent hair loss solution could involve reprogramming hair follicles to resist DHT using mRNA and siRNA. However, high costs, safety concerns, and the pharmaceutical industry's preference for ongoing treatments over one-time cures are major obstacles, with finasteride and minoxidil remaining standard treatments.

community New potential hair loss treatment (news release)

in Treatment 186 upvotes 5 years ago

New potential hair loss treatment uses molecules from hairy moles to stimulate follicle growth. Topical solution requires less frequent application, like Botox injections a few times per year.

community How soon is hair clone? Next five years?!

in Research/Science 15 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair cloning is humorously discussed as always being 5-7 years away, with skepticism about its near-term availability. Gene editing to reactivate dormant follicles is suggested as a more likely solution within the next ten years.

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