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GlossaryHair Follicle Microbiota

community of microorganisms living in and around hair follicles

Hair Follicle Microbiota refers to the community of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, that reside in and around hair follicles. These microorganisms play a role in maintaining scalp health, influencing conditions like dandruff, acne, and even hair loss. Understanding this microbiota can help in developing targeted treatments for various scalp and hair disorders.

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research Laser capture microdissection as a method for investigating the human hair follicle microbiome reveals region-specific differences in the bacteriome profile

8 citations , March 2023 in “BMC Research Notes”

Laser-capture microdissection effectively analyzes hair follicle microbiomes, revealing region-specific bacterial differences.

research Can antibiotic‐induced changes in the composition of the hair follicle microbiome regulate human hair growth?

4 citations , April 2021 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Antibiotics might affect hair growth by changing the bacteria in hair follicles.

research P08 Developing a rapid ATP assay to understand skin and hair follicle microbiome and assess skin microbiome dysbiosis

January 2026 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

The ATP assay can measure skin microbiome changes and recovery, with ethanol-treated skin taking longer to recover than tape-stripped skin.

research 762 Commensal microbiome promotes hair follicle regeneration by inducing keratinocyte HIF-1α signaling and glutamine metabolism

July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Skin bacteria help hair regrow by boosting cell metabolism.

research 1032 Characterization of the human scalp hair follicle microbiome reveals differential spatial distribution, abundance and viability of intrafollicular microbiota and modulation of hair growth and metabolism by staphylococcus epidermidis

April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Staphylococcus epidermidis affects hair growth and metabolism, suggesting it could help manage hair growth issues.

research Commensal microbiome promotes hair follicle regeneration by inducing keratinocyte HIF-1α signaling and glutamine metabolism

1 citations , January 2023 in “Science Advances”

The skin's microbiome helps hair regrow by boosting certain cell signals and metabolism.

research The role of the microbiome in scalp hair follicle biology and disease

73 citations , April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology”

The scalp's microorganisms significantly affect hair health and disease.

research Microbiome in the hair follicle of androgenetic alopecia patients

26 citations , May 2019 in “PLOS ONE”

Hair loss patients have different microbes in hair follicles, possibly affecting hair loss.

research Hydra and the hair follicle – An unconventional comparative biology approach to exploring the human holobiont

4 citations , March 2022 in “BioEssays”

Hydra can help understand human hair follicle microbiomes and develop new skin disease therapies.

research SCALP MICROBIOME IN ALOPECIA: A NEW DIRECTION IN TRICHOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTICS AND FOLLICLE RESTORATION

February 2026 in “Middle European Scientific Bulletin”

Improving scalp microbiome may help restore hair and improve scalp health.

Role of Skin Microbiome and Exosomes in Hair Regeneration and Disorders in Diseases Like Alopecia and Acne: A Comprehensive Review

research Role of skin microbiome and exosomes in Hair regeneration and disorders in diseases like Alopecia, Acne: A comprehensive review

February 2026 in “International Journal of Web of Multidisciplinary Studies”

Restoring microbial balance and using exosome therapies may help treat hair disorders like alopecia and acne.

research Alterations in the Hair Follicle Bacteriome and Mycobiome in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Cross-Sectional Study of 72 Patients and 24 Healthy Controls

April 2026 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology”

Androgenetic alopecia involves a fungal imbalance in hair follicles, suggesting potential for microbiome-targeted treatments.

research Scalp Apocrine Glands: The Neglected Component of the Hair Follicle Complex

December 2025 in “Skin Appendage Disorders”

Scalp apocrine glands may help remove waste and balance electrolytes, but their role is not fully understood.

research Comparative Analysis of Bacteriome in Hair Follicle Layers of Patients with Female Pattern Androgenic Alopecia

June 2025 in “Microorganisms”

Microbial imbalances in hair follicles may contribute to hair loss, especially in women.

research Hair Growth Promoting Effects of Solubilized Sturgeon Oil and Its Correlation with the Gut Microbiome

August 2024 in “Pharmaceuticals”

Oral sturgeon oil promotes hair growth and improves gut health.

research Staphylococcus epidermidis Cicaria, a Novel Strain Derived from the Human Microbiome, and Its Efficacy as a Treatment for Hair Loss

3 citations , August 2022 in “Molecules/Molecules online/Molecules annual”

A new strain of bacteria from the human skin can help prevent hair loss.

research How Our Microbiome Influences the Pathogenesis of Alopecia Areata

4 citations , October 2022 in “Genes”

Our microbiome may affect the development of the hair loss condition Alopecia Areata, but more research is needed to understand this relationship.

research The Gut and Skin Microbiome in Alopecia: Associations and Interventions.

October 2023 in “PubMed”

Changes in gut and skin bacteria are linked to different hair loss conditions, and treatments like fecal transplants and probiotics might help, but more research is needed.

research Deciphering the microbiology of hidradenitis suppurativa: a step forward towards understanding an enigmatic inflammatory skin disease

8 citations , August 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Hidradenitis suppurativa may involve gut and oral bacteria, suggesting targeted treatments could help.

research The gut microbiome and Alopecia areata: Implications for early diagnostic biomarkers and novel therapies

5 citations , September 2022 in “Frontiers in Nutrition”

Gut bacteria differences may help diagnose and treat Alopecia areata.

research Illuminating microflora: shedding light on the potential of blue light to modulate the cutaneous microbiome

April 2024 in “Frontiers in cellular and infection microbiology”

Blue light might help treat skin conditions by affecting the skin's bacteria.

research Acne, the Skin Microbiome, and Antibiotic Treatment

134 citations , January 2019 in “American journal of clinical dermatology”

Antibiotics can reduce acne but may lead to resistant bacteria, and understanding the skin's bacteria is important for treatment.

research Intrinsic factors in the pathogenesis of hidradenitis suppurativa: Genetics, hormones, and the microbiome

7 citations , December 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Genetics, hormones, and microbiome changes contribute to hidradenitis suppurativa.

research Scalp Microbiome Alterations in Androgenetic Alopecia: Patterns and Emerging Mechanistic Insights

March 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Changes in scalp microbes may contribute to hair loss, suggesting new treatment options.

Nutritional Intervention Alleviates Signs of Dermatological Problems in Dogs by Modulating Immune Regulation and Skin Microbiome

research Nutritional Intervention Alleviates Signs of Dermatological Problems in Dogs by Modulating Immune Regulation and Skin Microbiome

June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition”

A special diet can significantly reduce skin problems in dogs.

research Associations between ionomic profile and metabolic abnormalities in a murine model of sodium sulfide induced alopecia areata

May 2025 in “Frontiers in Pharmacology”

Targeting gut microbiome and metabolome may help treat autoimmune skin diseases like alopecia areata.

research Alopecia areata and the gut—the link opens up for novel therapeutic interventions

48 citations , May 2018 in “Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets”

Gut health may influence Alopecia Areata, suggesting new treatments.