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    GlossaryPlucked Hair Follicles

    hair strands manually removed with root and surrounding tissue

    Plucked hair follicles refer to hair strands that have been manually removed from the scalp or body, including the root and surrounding tissue. This process is often used in scientific research to study hair growth, hair loss conditions like alopecia, and for hair transplantation procedures.

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      community Can hair thinning be reversed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  36 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of Dutasteride (Dut) and Minoxidil (Min) in reversing hair thinning. The user has been using Dut for 3 months and Min for a couple of years, and while hair fall has reduced, thinning continues. Other users suggest that Dut can reverse hair thinning over time, possibly beyond a year, and the outcome depends on individual body reactions and the degree of hair miniaturization.

      community HairClone to start hair multiplication services in 2022

      in Update  135 upvotes 4 years ago
      HairClone plans to start hair multiplication services in 2022. Users discuss various treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, PRP, and hair cloning, expressing both hope and skepticism about the technology and its costs.

      community Just quit nicotine and caffeine

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hair loss.

      community Verteporfin day 119 update - donor hair regeneration human trial

      in Research/Science  148 upvotes 3 years ago
      A human trial of verteporfin, a drug that can inhibit wound healing by scarring and promote regeneration of original tissue and hair follicles to provide an unlimited source for hair transplants; people discussed the potential of this drug and how it could be rolled out in mainstream with more doctors getting on board.