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Glossary Hair Follicle Stem Cell Activation

process stimulating dormant cells to grow new hair

Hair Follicle Stem Cell Activation refers to the process by which dormant stem cells within the hair follicle are stimulated to divide and differentiate, leading to the growth of new hair. This activation can be influenced by various factors, including hormonal changes, injury, or specific signaling molecules, and is crucial for hair regeneration and repair.

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research Male androgenetic alopecia is due to hair follicle stem cell inactivation

3 citations , April 2011 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

This review examines a study showing that the balding scalp in men with androgenetic alopecia retains stem cells but lacks certain progenitor cells, suggesting new targets for future therapies; it reports no clinical results.

research Ceramide Synthase 4 Regulates Stem Cell Homeostasis and Hair Follicle Cycling

53 citations , February 2015 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

This study found that inactivating CerS4 in mice led to hair follicle stem cell exhaustion and hair loss, indicating its role in regulating hair regeneration through ceramide composition and signaling pathways.

research Dicer- and Bulge Stem Cell-Dependent MicroRNAs During Induced Anagen Hair Follicle Development

10 citations , May 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology”

In this study, researchers found that Dicer, but not Tarbp2, plays a crucial role in regulating the growth phase of hair follicles in post-natal mice.

research OXYTOCIN RECEPTOR EXPRESSION IN HAIR FOLLICLE STEM CELLS: A PROMISING MODEL FOR BIOLOGICAL AND THERAPEUTIC DISCOVERY IN NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

October 2023 in “IBRO neuroscience reports”

Rat hair follicle stem cells have functional oxytocin receptors, useful for studying neuropsychiatric disorders.

research Bone Morphogenetic Protein Signaling Inhibits Hair Follicle Anagen Induction by Restricting Epithelial Stem/Progenitor Cell Activation and Expansion

176 citations , September 2006 in “Stem Cells”

This study found that active BMP signaling prevents epithelial stem cell activation and expansion in hair follicles, while its inhibition leads to HF stem/progenitor cell overproduction and matricomas.

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learn Stem Cell Factor

Does stem cell factor help activate dormant hair follicles? Lab and mouse studies link stem cell factor to hair colour; it has not been shown to reactivate dormant hair follicles in people.

learn SCUBE3

Signalling protein made in the hair follicle

What do clinical trials say about the safety and effectiveness of SCUBE3 for hair regrowth? No clinical trial of SCUBE3 for hair regrowth has been registered on ClinicalTrials.gov or published, so there is no human safety or effectiveness data. The evidence is limited to one 2022 laboratory and mouse study reporting that SCUBE3 activates hair follicle stem cells through TGF-beta signalling.

learn Hair Multiplication

extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells

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mitochondrial pyruvate carrier (MPC) inhibitor by Pelage in early trials

learn Stemoxydine

Cosmetic ingredient made by L'Oréal

learn Osteopontin

What role does Osteopontin play in protecting and repairing hair follicles? In mouse studies osteopontin switched on hair stem cells, but an osteopontin-derived peptide suppressed growth in human scalp tissue. Whether it protects human follicles is unknown.

learn Fluocinolone

Can long-term use of Fluocinolone affect the health of hair follicles? There is no long-term human trial measuring what topical fluocinolone does to hair follicles; what is documented is the label's warning about skin atrophy with prolonged use, plus a 2007 mouse study suggesting hair-follicle bulge stem cells do not repair steroid-induced atrophy.

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community A cure for baldness? Stem cell researchers race to regenerate follicles from hair resistant to loss

23 upvotes 12 years ago

Researchers are working on regenerating hair follicles using stem cells, but a cure for baldness is still years away. Current treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community The ending of alopecia? Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence

63 upvotes 4 years ago

Corticosterone inhibits GAS6, affecting hair follicle stem-cell activity, with potential implications for stress-related hair loss. Ashwagandha and Vitamin K are suggested for reducing cortisol, but their effectiveness is debated.

community Relax to grow more hair. Study title: Corticosterone inhibits GAS6 to govern hair follicle stem-cell quiescence

6 upvotes 5 years ago

Relaxation may promote hair growth by reducing corticosterone, which affects hair follicle stem cells. Corticosteroids are used for alopecia areata, but their long-term use for androgenic alopecia is uncertain.

community New Peer-Reviewed Publication Further Validates RepliCel's Use of Dermal Sheath Cup Cells to Treat Pattern Baldness - Paper entitled "Hair Follicle Dermal Stem Cells Regenerate the Dermal Sheath, Repopulate the Dermal Papilla, and Modulate Hair Type" published journal Developmental Cell

13 upvotes 11 years ago

A new treatment using dermal sheath cup cells may regrow hair and could require repeat treatments every 8 years. Users discuss ongoing trials and plan to use finasteride and minoxidil until the treatment is available.

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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