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GlossaryPlucked Hair

hair manually removed from the root by pulling

Plucked hair refers to hair that has been manually removed from the scalp or body by pulling it out from the root. This process, also known as extracted hair, is often used in hair transplantation procedures and for diagnostic purposes in dermatology to examine the hair's growth cycle and health.

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Plucked Human Hair as a Tissue to Assess Pharmacodynamic Endpoints During Drug Development Studies

research Plucked human hair as a tissue in which to assess pharmacodynamic end points during drug development studies

23 citations , May 2005 in “British Journal of Cancer”

Plucked human hair can be used to study drug effects on certain cell markers.

Sulfotransferase Activity in Plucked Hair Follicles Predicts Response to Topical Minoxidil in the Treatment of Female Androgenetic Alopecia

research Sulfotransferase activity in plucked hair follicles predicts response to topical minoxidil in the treatment of female androgenetic alopecia

20 citations , April 2014 in “Dermatologic Therapy”

Sulfotransferase in hair follicles helps predict how well minoxidil works for female hair loss.

research Plucked hair follicles from patients with chronic discoid lupus erythematosus show a disease-specific molecular signature

17 citations , July 2019 in “Lupus Science & Medicine”

Plucked hair follicles can help diagnose scalp lupus.

research Plucked Human Hair Shafts and Biomolecular Medical Research

8 citations , January 2013 in “The scientific world journal/TheScientificWorldjournal”

Human hair follicles may provide a noninvasive way to diagnose diseases and have potential in regenerative medicine.

research Novel Application of Layered Expression Scanning for Proteomic Profiling of Plucked Hair Follicles

7 citations , January 2005 in “Dermatology”

A new method for studying hair follicles is easier and more precise, useful for hair loss and cancer treatment research.

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community Is there a chance to regrow hairline or are those folicules gone?

in General 67 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is concerned about regrowing a plucked widow's peak and is considering using Minoxidil. They have been using the Growplex pack for a month without noticeable results.

community Why some of my hairs are looking like this?

in Update 142 upvotes 3 years ago

User 3 months post hair transplant, using minoxidil and dutasteride. Users discuss possible reasons for odd-looking hair strands.

community Still losing miniaturized hair after 8 months on fin. Is it time for dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 37 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to continued hair loss and lack of improvement after 8 months. They plan to add minoxidil and are advised to give treatments more time, as progress can take years.

community Anyone else have one chad hair? This thing has somehow held on for dear life for years and years, like an inch past my hairline. Should donate this mf’s follicle to science

in Research/Science 550 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss discussion with a focus on a single resilient hair, jokingly called "chad hair," that remains despite hairline receding. Some users suggest microneedling and hair follicle cloning as potential treatments.

community I have tried every hairloss option between shaving and wigs. Considering retrying fin because depression medication also has sexual side effects and hairloss has driven me to almost need them. Every hairloss option I have tried has a "dealbreaker" caveat and so I am forced to choose one of the below

in Finasteride 5 upvotes 10 years ago

The user is struggling with hair loss and has tried treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair systems, each with drawbacks. They are considering retrying finasteride before a hair transplant and are advised to seek therapy for mental health support.

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