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    Glossary hair follicle initiation

    early development where skin cells start forming hair structures

    Hair follicle initiation refers to the early developmental process where cells in the skin begin to form the structures that will become hair follicles. This involves a complex interaction between various signaling pathways and cellular activities, leading to the formation of a hair germ, which eventually matures into a fully functional hair follicle. This process is crucial for hair growth and regeneration.

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      community Minoxidil experiment on single hair follicle

       1689 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.

      community How common is serious regrowth for people 35yrs old and up?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 11 months ago
      Regrowth is more likely if hair follicles are still alive, regardless of age, but younger individuals often see better results due to early intervention. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling can help, but results vary based on individual factors such as the presence of miniaturized hairs and the speed of treatment initiation.

      community The mechanism of androgenic alopecia

       36 upvotes 11 months ago
      DHT may inhibit hair growth by affecting mitochondrial function, leading to hair follicle miniaturization. Treatments like minoxidil and PP405 may promote hair growth by altering metabolic pathways, potentially counteracting DHT's effects.

      community Supplements for Health hair as for Gemini & Grok

       1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses various supplements and vitamins like Vitamin D3, K2, Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and B Vitamins for improving hair health. It also mentions a combination of Tocotrienols, Pycnogenol, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Stinging Nettle, and Myricetin for stabilizing hair, with Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, and Stinging Nettle noted for thickening hair despite side effects.
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