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GlossaryHuman Hair

filamentous biomaterial growing from follicles in the dermis

Human hair is a filamentous biomaterial that grows from follicles found in the dermis, primarily on the scalp. It is composed mainly of keratin, a protein that provides strength and resilience. Hair serves various functions, including protection, regulation of body temperature, and facilitation of the sense of touch.

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research Human hair follicles display a functional equivalent of the hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal (HPA) axis and synthesize cortisol

489 citations , June 2005 in “The FASEB Journal”

Human hair follicles can produce cortisol like the body's stress response system.

research Human hair growth in vitro

385 citations , November 1990 in “Journal of Cell Science”

Human hair follicles can grow in a lab setting.

research Isolation of a Novel Population of Multipotent Adult Stem Cells from Human Hair Follicles

344 citations , June 2006 in “American Journal Of Pathology”

Human hair follicles can provide stem cells for regenerative medicine.

research The use of keratin biomaterials derived from human hair for the promotion of rapid regeneration of peripheral nerves

309 citations , October 2007 in “Biomaterials”

Keratin from human hair helps nerves heal faster.

research The Catalog of Human Hair Keratins

272 citations , September 2001 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry”

Human hair keratins were cataloged, showing their roles in hair differentiation stages.

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community Hair and normal skin created from human pluripotent stem cells for the first time

in Update 86 upvotes 6 years ago

Human pluripotent stem cells have been used to create hair and skin, potentially offering a new solution for baldness. A user also mentioned starting finasteride but experiencing unexpected hair thinning.

community Verteporfin day 119 update - donor hair regeneration human trial

in Research/Science 146 upvotes 3 years ago

A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.

community Verteporfin update - donor hair regeneration human trial

in Research/Science 23 upvotes 3 years ago

A human trial of verteporfin, a potential treatment for hair loss, with some users noting potential improvements in scarring and overall healing compared to control areas.

community Verteporfin day 119 update - donor hair regeneration human trial

in Research/Science 32 upvotes 3 years ago

A human trial involving the use of Verteporfin as a treatment for hair loss, which has been ongoing for 119 days with an update on its progress. Treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride and RU58841 have also been discussed.

community Verteporfin day 84 update - donor hair regeneration human trials

in Research/Science 32 upvotes 3 years ago

A human trial involving verteporfin for hair regeneration, with the results showing some regrowth of 1-2 hairs in an area where a follicular unit was extracted. The conversation also suggested that future studies should involve higher doses and more frequent injections.

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