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    GlossaryPigmented Hair Follicles

    structures in skin producing hair with melanin pigment

    Pigmented hair follicles are the structures in the skin that produce hair containing melanin, the pigment responsible for hair color. These follicles have active melanocytes, which are cells that synthesize and transfer melanin to the hair shaft, giving it its characteristic color, whether it be black, brown, blonde, or red.

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      community Did UCLA Just Cure Baldness? Check this Out!

      in Research/Science  969 upvotes 10 months ago
      UCLA's PP405 shows promise in reactivating dormant hair follicles for hair loss treatment but is still in clinical trials. Minoxidil and finasteride remain common treatments until PP405 becomes available.

      community Story time! The Great Unbalding (PP405)

      in Research/Science  231 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 is a promising new hair loss treatment that may reactivate dormant hair follicles without side effects. It could surpass traditional treatments like minoxidil and finasteride if successful in further trials.

      community New article on PP405..........

      in Research/Science  109 upvotes 8 months ago
      Scientists at UCLA have developed a promising treatment for male pattern baldness using a molecule called PP405, which can potentially stimulate dormant hair follicles. Initial trials showed significant results within a week, but larger clinical trials are needed to confirm its efficacy and safety.

      community Oral Minoxidil Changes to Vellus Hair

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 9 months ago
      A person in their early 30s has been using finasteride for about 10 years and recently started oral minoxidil, vitamin chewables, and dermarolling to address hair loss. They noticed pigmented vellus hairs and potential regrowth, questioning if oral minoxidil is more effective than topical due to enzyme differences.

      community Is this Better Than Topical Minoxidil? Topical Diazoxide

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      Topical diazoxide may be a promising hair regrowth treatment, especially for those who don't respond to minoxidil, as it activates potassium channels without needing sulfation. It appears safe for topical use, avoiding systemic effects seen in oral use.