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GlossaryHair Follicle Atrophy

gradual shrinking and weakening of hair-producing structures

Hair follicle atrophy refers to the gradual shrinking and weakening of hair follicles, which are the tiny structures in the skin that produce hair. This process can lead to thinner hair or even hair loss, as the follicles become less capable of supporting healthy hair growth. It can be caused by factors such as aging, hormonal changes, or certain medical conditions.

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Skin Physiology in Microgravity: A 3-Month Stay Aboard ISS Induces Dermal Atrophy and Affects Cutaneous Muscle and Hair Follicles Cycling in Mice

research Skin physiology in microgravity: a 3-month stay aboard ISS induces dermal atrophy and affects cutaneous muscle and hair follicles cycling in mice

48 citations , May 2015 in “NPJ microgravity”

A 3-month stay in space causes skin thinning, disrupts hair growth, and changes muscle-related genes in mice.

Epithelial Cells in the Hair Follicle Bulge Do Not Contribute to Epidermal Regeneration After Glucocorticoid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy

research Epithelial Cells in the Hair Follicle Bulge do not Contribute to Epidermal Regeneration after Glucocorticoid-Induced Cutaneous Atrophy

23 citations , July 2007 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Hair follicle bulge cells don't help skin regrow after glucocorticoid damage; interfollicular epidermis cells do.

research Nestin-Expressing Stem Cells from the Hair Follicle Can Differentiate Into Motor Neurons and Reduce Muscle Atrophy after Transplantation to Injured Nerves

7 citations , September 2013 in “Tissue engineering. Part A”

Hair follicle stem cells can become motor neurons and reduce muscle loss after nerve injury.

research Leptomeningeal angiomatosis accompanied by hair follicle nevus

11 citations , May 1998 in “Child's nervous system”

A baby had a rare condition with abnormal blood vessels in the brain and unusual skin and hair growth, possibly a new syndrome.

research Endogenous retinoids in the hair follicle and sebaceous gland

50 citations , September 2011 in “Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular and Cell Biology of Lipids”

Maintaining the right amount of retinoic acid is crucial for healthy hair and skin.

research Loss of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor in Human Alopecia Hair Follicles

47 citations , May 1995 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Hair follicles in people with alopecia have lower levels of a key blood vessel growth protein.

research Effects of a Closed Space Environment on Gene Expression in Hair Follicles of Astronauts in the International Space Station

14 citations , March 2016 in “PloS one”

Spaceflight changes how genes work in astronauts' hair follicles, possibly affecting hair growth.

research Stem Cells in the Hair Follicle and Interfollicular Epidermis of Mice following Topical Application of Fluocinolone Acetonide

2 citations , November 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Fluocinolone acetonide slows down hair follicle stem cells but speeds up skin cell growth in mice.

research Histomorphological changes of the skin and hair follicles caused by different diseases in dogs with alopecia

January 2016 in “Lithuanian University of Health Sciences”

Different diseases cause specific skin and hair follicle changes in dogs with alopecia.

research Aberrant Wnt Signaling Induces Comedo-Like Changes in the Murine Upper Hair Follicle

4 citations , December 2021 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology”

Overactive Wnt signaling in mouse skin stem cells causes acne-like cysts and shrinking oil glands, which some treatments can partially fix.

Histopathological Insights Into Hair Loss in Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: Diffuse Anagen-Telogen Conversion Precedes Clinical Hair Loss Progression

research Histopathological insights into hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: Diffuse anagen-telogen conversion precedes clinical hair loss progression

16 citations , May 2013 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

Hair loss in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome is reversible by treating the gut issues and doesn't need steroid treatment for the hair itself.

research Changes in murine hair with dietary selenium excess or deficiency

6 citations , March 2011 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Too much or too little selenium in the diet can cause hair loss and graying in mice.

research Hair Removal in Darker Skin Types Using Light-Based Devices

1 citations , January 2009 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Laser hair removal can be effective for darker skin but requires careful use to avoid side effects.

Does Active Form of Vitamin D3 Prevent Hair Follicles from Radiation Toxicity?

research 635 poster Does active form of vitamin D3 prevent hair follicules from radiation toxicity?

October 2004 in “Radiotherapy and oncology”

Active vitamin D3 might protect hair follicles from radiation damage.

research Severe diffuse non-scarring hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus - clinical and histopathological analysis of four cases

15 citations , December 2011 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

Hair loss in systemic lupus erythematosus patients is unique and improves with treatment.

research The Safety of Local Hormonal Treatment for Vulvovaginal Atrophy in Women With Estrogen Receptor-positive Breast Cancer Who Are on Adjuvant Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy: Meta-analysis

18 citations , August 2019 in “Clinical breast cancer”

Local hormonal treatment for vulvovaginal atrophy is likely safe for women with estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer on aromatase inhibitors.

Targeted Skin Overexpression of the Mineralocorticoid Receptor in Mice Causes Epidermal Atrophy, Premature Skin Barrier Formation, Eye Abnormalities, and Alopecia

research Targeted Skin Overexpression of the Mineralocorticoid Receptor in Mice Causes Epidermal Atrophy, Premature Skin Barrier Formation, Eye Abnormalities, and Alopecia

67 citations , August 2007 in “American Journal of Pathology”

Overexpressing the mineralocorticoid receptor in mouse skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier development, eye issues, and hair loss.

Efficacy and Safety of a New Topical Hair Loss Lotion Containing Oleanolic Acid, Apigenin, Biotinyl Tripeptide-1, Diaminopyrimidine Oxide, Adenosine, Biotin, and Ginkgo Biloba in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium: A Six-Month Open-Label Prospective Clinical Study

research Efficacy and Safety of a New Topical Hair Loss-Lotion Containing Oleanolic Acid, Apigenin, Biotinyl Tripeptide-1, Diaminopyrimidine Oxide, Adenosine, Biotin and Ginkgo biloba in Patients with Androgenetic Alopecia and Telogen effluvium: A Six-month Open-Label Prospective Clinical Study

1 citations , January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetology & trichology”

Hair loss lotion with specific ingredients effectively improves hair growth and thickness safely.

research Adenohypophysitis Associated with Sebaceous Gland Atrophy in a Dog

11 citations , July 1991 in “Veterinary Pathology”

A dog had a rare skin condition linked to gland and pituitary issues.

Beta-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Promotes Cell Proliferation and Hair Growth by Reducing Oxidative Stress

research β-Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Promotes Cell Proliferation and Hair Growth by Reducing Oxidative Stress

February 2024 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual”

NMN could potentially treat hair loss by reducing oxidative stress and improving cell health.

research Faculty Opinions recommendation of Targeted skin overexpression of the mineralocorticoid receptor in mice causes epidermal atrophy, premature skin barrier formation, eye abnormalities, and alopecia.

August 2007 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”

Overexpression of a specific receptor in mice skin causes skin thinning, early skin barrier formation, eye issues, and hair loss.

research P‐35  Nonlethal junctional epidermolysis bullosa in a dog

2 citations , August 2004 in “Veterinary Dermatology”

A dog with a hereditary skin condition causing blisters and hair loss survived for a year.

research Alopecia Areata in a Dog: Clinical, Dermoscopic and Histological Features

4 citations , September 2017 in “Skin appendage disorders”

The dog with an Alopecia Areata-like condition showed signs of an autoimmune disease and partially regrew hair without treatment, suggesting dogs could be models for human AA research.

research Lichen planopilaris [cicatricial (scarring) alopecia] in a child

18 citations , July 2001 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

A 12-year-old boy's hair loss and skin issues improved significantly with medication.

research Occurrence of raspberry gall midge Lasioptera rubi Schrank (Diptera, Cecidomyiidae) in some raspberry cultivars.

4 citations , January 2009 in “Acta agriculturae Serbica”

Selenium imbalance can cause hair loss and skin issues.

research Telogen effluvium on the unilateral flank with testicular tumor in a dog

January 2019 in “Jui rinsho hifuka”

A dog's hair loss was caused by a hormone-secreting testicular tumor.

research Is androgenic alopecia a result of endocrine effects on the vasculature?

14 citations , December 2003 in “Medical Hypotheses”

Male-pattern baldness might be caused by the effect of hormones on scalp blood vessels.

research Ichthyosis fetalis in a cross‐bred lamb

1 citations , June 2017 in “Veterinary dermatology”

A cross-bred lamb with severe skin and movement issues had ichthyosis fetalis but normal vitamin A levels.

research Treatment of diseases associated with cicatricial alopecia

January 2022 in “Przegla̧d dermatologiczny”

The document concludes that there are various treatments for diseases linked to scarring hair loss, especially for primary scarring alopecia.

research Study regarding the microscopic aspects of pilo-sebaceous units after antiandrogen treatment in hirsute women.

January 2015 in “PubMed”

Antiandrogen treatment helps reduce hair follicles and sebaceous glands in hirsute women.