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research 726 The Wnt-inhibitor Dkk4 is required for primary hair follicle induction and patterning

July 2022 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that Dkk4-knockout mice exhibited disrupted hair follicle patterning, including a lack of the first wave of hair follicles in the lateral back skin.

research 318 The Wnt-inhibitor Dkk4 is required for primary hair follicle induction and patterning

October 2021 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study reported that Dkk4-knockout mice showed disrupted hair follicle patterning, suggesting a WNT-DKK axis may influence regional specificities in hair follicle induction related to androgenetic alopecia.

research Mesenchymal cell specific deletion of Tsc2 regulates hair follicle development and patterning

September 2016 in “Journal of dermatological science”

This study identified TSC2 as an important regulator of hair follicle morphogenesis and patterning, with Tsc2cKO mice showing altered hair patterns and frequencies compared to controls.

research Hierarchical patterning modes orchestrate hair follicle morphogenesis

149 citations , July 2017 in “PLoS Biology”

This study found that hair follicle patterning in development may arise from a combination of epidermal prepattern signals and mesenchymal self-organisation, with fibroblast growth factor and bone morphogenetic protein activities playing key roles.

research Bead-jet printing enabled sparse mesenchymal stem cell patterning augments skeletal muscle and hair follicle regeneration

December 2022 in “Nature Communications”

This study found that a new "bead-jet" printing system for mesenchymal stem cells in Matrigel beads improved skeletal muscle regeneration and skin healing in a high-density, sparse pattern.

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community Anyone here have a lot of knowledge on hair follicle stem cells and progenitor cells for PP405?

in Chat 4 upvotes 8 months ago

Hair follicle stem cells remain in bald individuals, but progenitor cells do not, raising questions about hair regrowth claims by Pelage. PP405 is discussed as a potential treatment, with skepticism about its effectiveness compared to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"

in Research/Science 1391 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.

community Hair follicle dermal papilla exosomes

2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses using hair follicle dermal papilla exosomes for hair loss treatment. It inquires about purchasing options for this treatment.

community Hair follicle cloning is already possible

in Chat 38 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair follicle cloning is claimed to be possible but not widely available due to potential safety issues, such as cancer risks. Current treatments like finasteride and dutasteride are not effective for everyone, and there is frustration over limited access to these medications.

community Fully functional hair follicle regeneration through the rearrangement of stem cells and their niches

4 upvotes 11 years ago

Hair follicle regeneration through stem cell rearrangement is discussed, focusing on bioengineered cellular structures rather than traditional hair transplants. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

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learn Niacinamide

Does niacinamide support hair follicle nutrition? Niacinamide is a precursor of NAD+, a molecule cells use for energy. Whether it affects hair follicles in people has not been tested.

learn Scalp Micropigmentation

Will scalp micropigmentation damage my existing hair or follicles? Providers say SMP sits above the hair follicles and does not harm them. No study has tested this, and infection or scarring from any tattoo can affect the skin.

learn Sulforaphane

Can sulforaphane protect hair follicles from inflammation and damage? In lab and mouse studies, sulforaphane reduced markers of inflammation and oxidative stress. No human study has tested whether it protects hair follicles.

learn Fluridil

Can daily Fluridil application stop hair follicle miniaturization? The single published fluridil trial (43 men; placebo-controlled for 3 months, then all on fluridil to 9 months) reported more hairs in the growth phase, but it never measured follicle diameter and has not been replicated — so whether daily use stops miniaturization is unproven, and community users describe stabilization rather than regrowth.

learn Folic acid

How does folic acid support hair follicle health and growth at a cellular level? Folate is required for the DNA synthesis that fast-dividing hair matrix cells depend on, and severe deficiency causes anemia—but no published trial has given folic acid to people with hair loss and measured the result, so a growth effect is a mechanism, not a finding.