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    Glossary Hair Follicle Depth

    distance from skin surface to hair follicle base

    Hair Follicle Depth refers to the distance from the surface of the skin to the base of the hair follicle, where the hair root is located. This measurement is important for understanding hair growth patterns, diagnosing certain scalp conditions, and planning treatments like hair transplants or laser hair removal.

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      community Microneedling and miniaturized hair follicles depth

      in Microneedling  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling at depths greater than 0.6 mm may damage miniaturized hair follicles, with 0.5 mm showing better results for hair regrowth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil enhances absorption, but caution is advised to avoid damaging follicles.

      community Losing Hair from Microneedling?

       4 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Microneedling can cause hair shedding due to follicle puncturing, especially when using a 1mm depth. Users suggest using a dermastamp with a depth of 0.6-1mm and caution against home microneedling to avoid damaging hair follicles.

      community Can microneedling damage existing hair?

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling is unlikely to damage existing hair if done with a device using a smaller needle count, like a 9-needle cartridge, and a stamping motion. Hair follicles are deeper than the typical needle penetration depth.

      community Has anyone tried Matrixyl 3000 topically for hair growth?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Matrixyl 3000 is discussed as a potential topical treatment for hair growth, but concerns are raised about excess collagen production being a consequence of hair loss. The conversation suggests that androgen-induced miniaturization leads to hair follicle death and skin fibrosis.

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