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research Hair follicle stem cells: Walking the maze

165 citations , June 2007 in “European Journal of Cell Biology”

Hair follicle stem cells are key for hair and skin regeneration, can be reprogrammed, and have potential therapeutic uses, but also carry a risk of cancer.

research Reflections on how wound healing-promoting effects of the hair follicle can be translated into clinical practice

43 citations , July 2014 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Hair follicles can help wounds heal faster and this knowledge could be used to treat chronic skin ulcers, with a potential use of a special stem cell hydrogel to enhance healing.

research Hair-follicle Transplant Into Chronic Ulcers: A New Graft Concept

6 citations , June 2017 in “Actas dermo-sifiliográficas/Actas dermo-sifiliográficas”

Transplanting hair follicles into chronic ulcers helps them heal better.

research A pilot clinical study of hair grafting in chronic leg ulcers

63 citations , October 2012 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration”

Hair follicle grafting can help heal chronic leg ulcers.

research Anterolateral leg alopecia: Common but commonly ignored

5 citations , January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology”

Hair loss on the lower legs is common in middle-aged men, usually harmless, and doesn't need treatment.

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community Table of the relationship between physical exercise and the regeneration of the deminiaturized hair follicle

in Research/Science 44 upvotes 1 year ago

Exercise, especially leg workouts, combined with finasteride and minoxidil, may enhance hair regrowth. Cold exposure, like cold showers, might further boost results.

community Dutasteride SAVES your hair follicles: MAJOR BS on people who say it destroyed their hair permanently.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 158 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of hair loss treatments, specifically finasteride and dutasteride. The conclusion is that dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels and may be more effective than finasteride for long-term hair retention, with some users reporting personal experiences and side effects.

community Scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals could be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness | In the study, mice received 2dDR-SA gel for 21 days, resulting in greater number of blood vessels and an increase in hair follicle length and denseness

in Research/Science 640 upvotes 2 years ago

Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

community The end of balding: We may have just found the secret to hair regrowth

in Technology 680 upvotes 1 year ago

MCL-1 is important for hair follicle stem cell survival, but its impact on human hair regrowth is unclear. Minoxidil and finasteride are the main treatments, with doubts about new discoveries leading to effective human solutions soon.

community I have hairy legs and arms, and the hair grows 2+ inches long- Can I transplant it all to my head?

in Transplants 445 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting leg and arm hair to the scalp for hair loss treatment. Minoxidil is mentioned as a potential aid for hair growth, but concerns about the effectiveness and appearance of body hair on the head are raised.

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