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GlossarySecondary Hair Follicles

smaller hair-producing structures that develop alongside primary follicles

Secondary hair follicles are smaller hair-producing structures that develop alongside primary hair follicles, typically in mammals with dense fur or wool. They produce finer, shorter hairs that contribute to the overall thickness and insulation properties of the animal's coat. These follicles are crucial for maintaining the density and texture of the fur, especially in species adapted to cold environments.

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Neural, Adipocyte and Hepatic Differentiation Potential of Primary and Secondary Hair Folicle Stem Cells Isolated from Arbas Cashmere Goats

research Neural, adipocyte and hepatic differentiation potential of primary and secondary hair follicle stem cells isolated from Arbas Cashmere goats

2 citations , August 2022 in “BMC veterinary research”

Hair follicle stem cells from Arbas Cashmere goats can become fat, nerve, and liver cells.

research Epigenetic and transcriptional profiling of secondary hair follicle stem cells during cashmere growth

March 2026 in “Scientific Data”

Chromatin state changes in hair follicle stem cells can improve cashmere growth.

research Molecular Regulation of Secondary Hair Follicle Stem Cell by S100a4 in Cashmere Goat

January 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

S100a4 is key for hair growth in cashmere goats.

research Quercetin promotes production of secondary hair follicle stem cells in cashmere goat: a mechanistic study

October 2025 in “Frontiers in Veterinary Science”

Quercetin boosts hair follicle stem cell growth and survival in cashmere goats.

research Data Sheet 1_Quercetin promotes production of secondary hair follicle stem cells in cashmere goat: a mechanistic study.zip

October 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)”

Quercetin boosts hair follicle stem cell growth and survival in cashmere goats.

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community It’s all about the stem cells…

in Research/Science 54 upvotes 4 years ago

Hair loss is linked to the loss of stem cells in hair follicles, and potential treatments include gene editing and microneedling. Discussions also mention using Minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling to improve hair growth.

community PP405 Won’t Work: Follicle Is Miniaturized, Fibrosed, And Missing Key Support Cells

in Research/Science 5 months ago

PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.

community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

in Update 4 months ago

PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.

community How far are we from a treatment better than finasteride?

in Treatment 129 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride is more effective than finasteride for hair loss as it blocks more of the enzyme causing hair loss. New treatments like stem cell therapies and alternatives to minoxidil are being explored, but major advancements are still years away.

community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 8 months ago

Hair loss is linked to cellular physiology and the IGF-1 to TGF-B1 ratio, not just androgen sensitivity. The theory lacks evidence, while finasteride and minoxidil are effective treatments.

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