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GlossaryHair Follicle Culture

laboratory technique growing hair follicles outside the body

Hair Follicle Culture, also known as Follicle Culturing, is a laboratory technique where hair follicles are extracted from the scalp and grown in a controlled environment outside the body. This method is used for studying hair growth, testing the effects of drugs or treatments on hair follicles, and researching conditions like alopecia.

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Microscopic delivery system that sends growth-promoting signals to hair follicles

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Research

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research Experimental and Early Investigational Drugs for Androgenetic Alopecia

11 citations, July 2017 in “Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs”

New hair loss treatments may include topical medications, injections, and improved transplant methods.

research Follicular Cell Implantation: An Update on Hair Follicle Cloning

15 citations, May 2004 in “Facial Plastic Surgery Clinics of North America”

The document concludes that while "hair follicle cloning" shows promise for unlimited donor hair, it faces challenges with consistency and safety in humans.

research Hair Follicle Bulb Developed as 3D Scaffold-Free Microtissue

April 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Scientists created a tiny, 3D model of a hair follicle that grows and acts like a real one.

research Hair Care Cosmetics: Functions and Ingredients of Shampoos, Rinses, and Hair Growth Promoters

January 1997 in “Elsevier eBooks”

The document explains how shampoos clean, rinses condition, one-step shampoos offer convenience, and hair growth promoters aim to prevent hair loss, emphasizing the importance of scientific evidence for their effectiveness.

research Scaffolds for Epithelial and Hair Follicle Regeneration

1 citations, January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks”

Electrospun matrices help regenerate skin and hair follicles using PCL and collagen scaffolds.

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community Stemson raises $15M for hair cloning and CEO shares message of commitment

in Technology 162 upvotes 3 years ago

Stemson raised $15M for hair cloning, with hopes it becomes a reality in 10-20 years. Users are hopeful and discuss using Minoxidil and finasteride in the meantime.

community HairClone: Good info from their site

in Technology 10 upvotes 2 years ago

HairClone aims to rejuvenate miniaturizing hair follicles through follicle banking and cell expansion, with treatments potentially available in the UK by 2022. The process involves extracting, storing, and cloning hair follicles, but full regenerative treatments will take many years to develop.

community HairClone developing cell replacement treatments for Hair Loss

6 upvotes 6 years ago

HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.

community PP405 Might Be the Closest We Have to a Upcoming Cure

in Technology 237 upvotes 1 month ago

PP405 is considered a promising potential cure for hair loss, with phase 2 trial results expected in February 2025. Hair cloning is also discussed as a potential ultimate solution, despite significant scientific challenges.

community Pyrilutamide (has anyone seen improvements)

in Research/Science 18 upvotes 2 years ago

Pyrilutamide and its effectiveness for treating hair loss, with advice from other users cautioning to wait at least 6 months before expecting any results. Treatments discussed include finasteride and minoxidil.

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