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Glossary Hair Physiology

study of biological processes and functions of hair

Hair physiology refers to the study of the biological processes and functions of hair, including its growth, development, and maintenance. It encompasses understanding the hair follicle cycle, the role of various cells and hormones, and the factors that influence hair health and disorders such as alopecia.

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research Hair Loss Physiology and Transplantation Principles

January 2020

This article discusses disruptions in hair cycle dynamics and follicular miniaturization associated with patterned hair loss, emphasizing androgen-related changes, and reports no clinical findings.

research Anatomy and Physiology of Hair

14 citations , May 2017 in “InTech eBooks”

This chapter reviews the anatomy and physiology of hair follicles but reports no new research findings or clinical results.

research Normal Hair Structure and Physiology

January 2026 in “Updates in clinical dermatology”

This review emphasizes the importance of understanding hair follicle embryology, anatomy, and the hair cycle to effectively diagnose and treat hair disorders like alopecia.

research Complex Hair Cycle Domain Patterns and Regenerative Hair Waves in Living Rodents

127 citations , December 2007 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This review examines regenerative hair waves and complex hair cycle domains in transgenic mice, highlighting how these dynamic processes contribute to skin regeneration and the physiological regulation of organs, but reports no new experimental results.

research Hair physiology and its disorders

31 citations , May 2008 in “Drug Discovery Today: Disease Mechanisms”

This review discusses the physiology of hair follicles, their disorders, and the principles behind developing treatments, reporting no new results.

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community Should I avoid a testosterone cycle if I care a lot about keeping my hair?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 1 month ago

Avoid testosterone cycles if you care about hair preservation, as they can accelerate hair loss despite using finasteride. Consider alternatives like dutasteride for better protection against hair loss.

community Circadian rhythm disruption and its potential impact on hair growth cycles

in Technology 7 upvotes 4 months ago

Poor sleep quality may affect hair growth cycles by disrupting the body's natural clock and stress hormones. The focus should be on improving sleep to support overall health, including hair growth, rather than relying solely on treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

community My Theory Of Androgenic Alopecia

16 upvotes 10 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.

community Finasteride vs Dutasteride, some helpfully info I put together as a physician

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 18 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the pros and cons of dutasteride for male pattern baldness, with a focus on its long half-life. The user, a physician, also mentions that switching from finasteride to dutasteride can cause temporary hair loss until dutasteride reaches effective levels or accelerates the hair cycle.

community Hair loss after COVID or vaccination isn’t “made up” but it’s also not what TikTok makes it sound like

2 upvotes 8 months ago

COVID and COVID vaccination can trigger hair loss, primarily telogen effluvium, due to stress and immune system activation. Proper diagnosis and addressing factors like nutrition and stress are crucial for recovery.

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learn Estradiol

Estrogen hormone, prescribed in tablet, patch and gel forms

learn Hair Transplant

What happens after a hair transplant? Expect mild swelling and redness, with new hair growth starting in 3 to 6 months.
When will I see new hair growth after a hair transplant? New hair growth usually starts 2-4 months after a hair transplant.

learn Vitis vinifera

Does Vitis vinifera help protect hair follicles from damage? Grape compounds show antioxidant activity in lab studies and affected the hair cycle in mice; no study, in animals or people, shows they protect hair follicles.
What is Vitis vinifera, and does it benefit hair health? Grape (Vitis vinifera) extracts show antioxidant activity in lab studies and affected the hair cycle in mice, but no human trial shows they help hair growth.

learn Cyproterone

How long does it take for cyproterone to work on hair loss? There is no reliable published figure for how fast cyproterone works on hair loss: the hair cycle means nothing shows for months, the one randomised trial assessed women at twelve months, and community reports range from about six months to two years — with some people seeing no change at all.

learn SCUBE3

Signalling protein made in the hair follicle

learn Alopecia Areata

autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss

learn Peppermint

herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair

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