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    Glossary Hair Follicle Homeostasis

    balanced state of hair follicles cycling through growth and rest

    Hair follicle homeostasis refers to the balanced state of hair follicles, where they cycle through growth, rest, and shedding phases in a regulated manner. This balance is crucial for maintaining healthy hair density and preventing conditions like alopecia, where hair loss occurs due to disruptions in this cycle.

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    1. Hair Transplant Surgery that moves hair follicles from the back of the scalp to thinning areas
    2. SCUBE3 Signalling protein made in the hair follicle
    3. Hair Multiplication extract, clone, and reinsert your own hair cells
    4. Alopecia Areata autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss
    5. KY19382 Experimental compound that activates hair-growth signals, tested only in animals