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Glossary Hair Follicle Destruction

permanent damage to hair-producing skin structures

Hair Follicle Destruction refers to the permanent damage or elimination of hair follicles, the tiny structures in the skin from which hair grows. This can occur due to various factors such as autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata, physical trauma, certain medical treatments like laser hair removal, or chronic inflammation. Once a hair follicle is destroyed, it cannot produce hair, leading to permanent hair loss in the affected area.

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research Permanent alopecia following chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation

63 citations , May 2000 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

This case study reported a 23-year-old woman with chronic myeloid leukemia who developed permanent hair loss after chemotherapy and did not respond to topical minoxidil treatment.

Extended Theory of Selective Photothermolysis: A New Recipe for Hair Removal?

research Extended theory of selective photothermolysis: A new recipe for hair cooking?

23 citations , December 2001 in “Lasers in Surgery and Medicine”

This article discusses the extended theory of selective photothermolysis and does not report new clinical results; the authors explore potential applications in hair removal techniques.

research Does collapse of immune privilege in the hair-follicle bulge play a role in the pathogenesis of primary cicatricial alopecia?

39 citations , November 2009 in “Clinical and Experimental Dermatology”

This study reports that in primary cicatricial alopecias, increased expression of certain immune markers in the hair-follicle bulge suggests a collapse of immune privilege, which may contribute to follicle destruction.

research Primary cicatricial alopecias

1 citations , April 2010 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”

This review discusses primary cicatricial alopecias, detailing their classification, pathogenesis, clinical features, histopathologic findings, and treatment, without reporting new experimental results.

research Theoretical considerations in laser hair removal

150 citations , April 1999 in “Dermatologic Clinics”

This article reviews the biological and physical principles of laser hair removal and reports that current laser systems do not consistently achieve permanent hair follicle destruction across treated areas.

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community "Hair Follicle Stem Cells are quiescent 99% of the time and permanently reside in the hair follicle"

in Research/Science 1391 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair follicles are mostly dormant but can be reactivated with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling. A new drug, PP405, shows promise for hair regrowth but may not be available until 2027-2028.

community Reminder: NURTURE those dormant hair follicles for as long as you can until PP405 comes out in 2028-2030

in Treatment 191 upvotes 10 months ago

PP405 is anticipated as a future treatment for dormant hair follicles, but its effectiveness and safety are uncertain. Current treatments include oral minoxidil and microneedling, with some avoiding finasteride due to side effects.

community PP405 Won't Work Long Term: Hair Follicle Damage Due to Abuse of the ISR System

67 upvotes 11 months ago

PP405 may damage hair follicles if used long-term, suggesting cycling might be necessary. Combining it with finasteride could help maintain hair growth.

community PP405 Won’t Work: Follicle Is Miniaturized, Fibrosed, And Missing Key Support Cells

7 months ago

PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.

community Rethinking DHT and Hair Loss: Are We Targeting the Wrong Enemy?

in Research/Science 1 year ago

Blocking DHT is not a cure for hair loss; instead, altering how scalp follicles respond to DHT might be more effective. Current treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil are temporary solutions, and future approaches may involve gene therapy and bioengineering to change follicle behavior.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

learn Stem Cell Factor

learn Hair Transplant

Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

What is an FUE hair transplant? FUE hair transplant extracts individual hair follicles for a minimally invasive, natural-looking result.
Is a hair transplant permanent? Transplanted hair is generally permanent but requires ongoing care to maintain results.
Are ARTAS hair transplant results permanent? Transplanted hair from ARTAS is generally considered permanent, but surrounding hair may still thin.