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    GlossaryHair Follicle Size

    diameter of the small cavity in the skin producing hair

    Hair follicle size refers to the diameter of the hair follicle, which is the small, tubular cavity in the skin from which hair grows. This size can influence the thickness and texture of the hair strand produced; larger follicles typically produce thicker hair, while smaller follicles produce finer hair. Understanding hair follicle size is important in fields like dermatology and trichology for diagnosing and treating hair-related conditions, such as alopecia.

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      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.