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    Glossary Human Hair

    filamentous biomaterial growing from follicles in the dermis

    Human hair is a filamentous biomaterial that grows from follicles found in the dermis, primarily on the scalp. It is composed mainly of keratin, a protein that provides strength and resilience. Hair serves various functions, including protection, regulation of body temperature, and facilitation of the sense of touch.

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    1. Human hair follicles display a functional equivalent of the hypothalamic‐pituitary‐adrenal (HPA) axis and synthesize cortisol The FASEB Journal · 2005 · 489 citations
    2. Human hair growth <i>in vitro</i> Journal of Cell Science · 1990 · 385 citations
    3. Isolation of a Novel Population of Multipotent Adult Stem Cells from Human Hair Follicles American Journal Of Pathology · 2006 · 344 citations
    4. The use of keratin biomaterials derived from human hair for the promotion of rapid regeneration of peripheral nerves Biomaterials · 2007 · 309 citations
    5. Human Hair Keratin‐Associated Proteins (KAPs) International review of cytology · 2006 · 226 citations
    6. A Rapid Extraction Procedure of Human Hair Proteins and Identification of Phosphorylated Species. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin · 2002 · 226 citations
    7. Human hair: A unique physicochemical composite Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 2003 · 203 citations
    8. Human Hair Growth Deficiency Is Linked to a Genetic Defect in the Phospholipase Gene <i>LIPH</i> Science · 2006 · 194 citations
    9. Minoxidil upregulates the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor in human hair dermal papilla cells British Journal of Dermatology · 1998 · 192 citations
    10. Preparation of scaffolds from human hair proteins for tissue-engineering applications Biomedical Materials · 2008 · 177 citations
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    1. New study: Vitamin D counteracts DHT in mice and in human hair organ culture and hair cells Reddit · 15 Nov 2024
    2. Hair and normal skin created from human pluripotent stem cells for the first time Reddit · 5 Jun 2020
    3. PP405 Hair Loss Drug: Phase 1 Human Results & Biopsy Insights Reddit · 5 Jan 2025
    4. Protective effects of taurine on human hair follicle grown in vitro. - PubMed Reddit · 1 Mar 2019
    5. PROMISING Verteporfin day 84 UPDATE - donor hair regeneration human trial Reddit · 12 Sept 2022
    6. Is 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) good for human hair? Reddit · 25 Aug 2024
    7. Woolly mice but no hair growth treatment for humans yet 🤷‍♂️ Reddit · 4 Mar 2025
    8. Scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals could be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness | In the study, mice received 2dDR-SA gel for 21 days, resulting in greater number of blood vessels and an increase in hair follicle length and denseness Reddit · 23 Jul 2024
    9. So we have 20k dollars human like machines available but no new effective treatment for hairloss since finasteride :) Reddit · 14 Oct 2024
    10. Functional hair follicles grown from stem cells: Scientists have created natural-looking hair that grows through the skin using human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), a major scientific achievement that could revolutionize the hair growth industry. Reddit · 28 Jun 2019
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    1. Hair Multiplication extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells
    2. KY19382 Experimental compound that activates hair-growth signals, tested only in animals
    3. GHK-Cu Copper peptide used in skin and hair cosmetics
    4. SCUBE3 Signalling protein made in the hair follicle
    5. Caffeine Stimulant used in hair shampoos and lotions
    6. Castor oil Thick plant oil used in hair care
    7. Peppermint herb and oil thought to stimulate skin and hair
    8. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products
    9. Rosemary Herb whose oil is used in hair care
    10. Thymosin Beta 4
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