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    GlossaryHair Follicle Reconstitution

    process of regenerating new hair follicles using stem cells

    Hair Follicle Reconstitution refers to the process of regenerating or creating new hair follicles, typically through the use of stem cells or other cellular techniques. This method aims to restore hair growth in areas affected by conditions like alopecia or hair loss, by re-establishing the complex structure and function of hair follicles.

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      community HairClone: Good info from their site

      in Technology  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      HairClone aims to rejuvenate miniaturizing hair follicles through follicle banking and cell expansion, with treatments potentially available in the UK by 2022. The process involves extracting, storing, and cloning hair follicles, but full regenerative treatments will take many years to develop.

      community Hair follicle cloning is already possible

      in Chat  38 upvotes 2 months 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 Hair follicle neogenesis

       7 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.