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GlossaryHair Bulb

rounded base of the hair follicle where growth starts

The hair bulb is the rounded, bulbous structure at the base of the hair follicle, located in the dermis layer of the skin. It is the site where hair growth begins, containing actively dividing cells that produce the hair shaft and the inner root sheath. The hair bulb also houses the dermal papilla, which supplies nutrients and signals necessary for hair growth.

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learn Hair Multiplication

extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells

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a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp

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Effects of Epidermal Growth Factor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone on Growth Kinetics in Human Hair Bulb Papilla Cells and Root Sheath Fibroblasts Cultured In Vitro

research Effects of Epidermal Growth Factor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone on Growth Kinetics in Human Hair Bulb Papilla Cells and Root Sheath Fibroblasts Cultured In Vitro

58 citations, January 1987 in “Archives of Dermatological Research”

EGF and FGF boost hair cell growth, hydrocortisone slows it, and minoxidil doesn't affect it.

research Premature Graying as a Consequence of Compromised Antioxidant Activity in Hair Bulb Melanocytes and Their Precursors

46 citations, April 2014 in “PLOS ONE”

Gray hair may be caused by lower antioxidant activity in hair cells.

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community Taurine supplements work for hair growth?

in Product 8 upvotes 8 months ago

The conversation discusses taurine supplements for hair growth, highlighting their potential to reduce DHT and improve hair health. A user comments that people often try alternatives to finasteride.

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