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GlossaryVellus Hairs

fine, short, lightly pigmented hairs covering most of the body

Vellus hairs, often referred to as "peach fuzz," are fine, short, and lightly pigmented hairs that cover most of the human body. Unlike terminal hairs, which are thicker and darker, vellus hairs play a role in thermoregulation and are typically less noticeable. They can be found in areas such as the face, arms, and back, and are more prominent in children and women.

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research Basal cell carcinoma possibly originates from the outer root sheath and/or the bulge region of the vellus hair follicle

107 citations , May 1999 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Basal cell carcinoma may start from parts of tiny hair follicles.

research The Formation of Vellus Hair Follicles from Human Adult Epidermis1

73 citations , July 1956 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Adult human skin can grow new fine hair follicles after a deep exfoliation treatment.

research Epithelial skirt and bulge of human facial vellus hair follicles and and associated Merkel cell-nerve complex

48 citations , July 1993 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

Merkel cells are abundant in facial vellus hair follicles, especially during the anagen phase.

research Absence of vellus hair in the hairline: a videodermatoscopic feature of frontal fibrosing alopecia

33 citations , August 2013 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Lack of small, fine hair on the front hairline is a key sign of frontal fibrosing alopecia.

research Familial Occurrence of Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts

26 citations , May 1988 in “Pediatric dermatology”

Eruptive vellus hair cysts can run in families.

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community Vellus hairs sprouting up everywhere where hair used to be... is this a positive sign?

in Is this regrowth? 6 upvotes 2 years ago

User has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil since May, previously used a spray version since January. They are seeing vellus hairs and have added weekly microneedling to their routine.

community Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair

in Research/Science 12 upvotes 1 year ago

People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.

community Are These Long vellus Hair an Indikator for regrowth?

in Is this regrowth? 1 upvotes 2 years ago

A user, 35M, has been using oral finasteride for 5 years and 5% minoxidil for 3 years, which stopped hair loss but didn't promote regrowth. After starting RU58841 5 months ago, they noticed long, translucent hairs and are asking if these hairs will darken and how to encourage this.

community Will vellus hairs in thinning areas go terminal if you go all out?

in Transgender 9 upvotes 2 years ago

A trans woman is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and HRT to address hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hairline shape and presence of vellus hairs. She is considering hair transplants if these treatments don't yield desired results within a year or two.

community Is this vellus hair along my hairline a sign of natural regrowth at 21?

in Is this regrowth? 4 months ago

A 21-year-old noticed vellus hair regrowth on their hairline after adopting a healthy lifestyle and meditation, without using treatments like Minoxidil or Finasteride. Other users are skeptical, attributing the regrowth to placebo effects.

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