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GlossaryPiloerection

involuntary hair follicle contraction causing goosebumps

Piloerection, commonly known as goosebumps, is the involuntary reaction where tiny muscles at the base of hair follicles contract, causing the hair to stand up. This response is typically triggered by cold temperatures or emotional stimuli such as fear or excitement, and is a vestigial reflex inherited from our ancestors, who had more body hair and used this mechanism to appear larger or to trap an insulating layer of air.

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Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Fully Functional Hair Follicle Regeneration Through the Rearrangement of Stem Cells and Their Niches

research Faculty Opinions Recommendation of Fully Functional Hair Follicle Regeneration Through the Rearrangement of Stem Cells and Their Niches

September 2012 in “Faculty Opinions – Post-Publication Peer Review of the Biomedical Literature”

Scientists successfully created fully functional hair follicles using bioengineering methods and stem cells.

research Describing Hair and Related Abnormalities

January 2012 in “Journal of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association”

The document explains hair growth, hair loss types, and other hair-related terms.

research Beyond Goosebumps: Does the Arrector Pili Muscle Have a Role in Hair Loss?

31 citations , January 2014 in “International Journal of Trichology”

The arrector pili muscle might play a role in hair loss and needs more research to understand its impact.

Single Follicular Unit Transplantation Reconstructs Arrector Pili Muscle and Nerve Connections and Restores Functional Hair Follicle Piloerection

research Single Follicular Unit Transplantation Reconstructs Arrector Pili Muscle and Nerve Connections and Restores Functional Hair Follicle Piloerection

13 citations , March 2012 in “The Journal of Dermatology”

Hair transplant surgery can rebuild muscle and nerve connections, allowing transplanted hairs to stand up like normal hairs.

research Approach to Diagnosis of Food Allergy (Special Issue: Food Allergy; Knowledge and Points Necessary for Nursing Care) -- (Knowledge You Should Know)

April 2006 in “小児看護”

Transplanted hair follicles can restore function and connect with host tissues.

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community 27/M closing in on a year of fin and min, feel like it’s only gotten worse.

in Chat 62 upvotes 1 year ago

A user reported no improvement in hair loss after nearly a year of using 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and weekly microneedling. Other users suggested the possibility of DUPA or retrograde alopecia and mentioned that treatments might only slow down hair loss rather than regrow hair.

community Why the fuck dont my temples/ vertcle bars become more thicker?

in Minoxidil 10 upvotes 1 year ago

A user is frustrated with slow and thin hair regrowth at the temples despite using Minoxidil for six months, along with dermastamping, oiling, vitamins, and exercise. They are seeking advice on why vellus hairs are not thickening.

community 3 months 1 mg fin and 5% topical min once a day

in Is this regrowth? 482 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared positive results after 3 months of using 1 mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil daily for hair regrowth. Other users expressed amazement and shared similar experiences, with one noting potential shedding around months 5-7.

community Physio-metabolic method (antiandrogen, minoxidil, leg training and cold)

MagicBold in Treatments 309 upvotes 1 year ago

The method combines finasteride, minoxidil, intense leg exercises, and cold exposure to treat androgenetic alopecia. It aims to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, enhancing hair growth.

community 1 Year Later - Dutasteride + Minoxidil Foam

in Progress Pictures 82 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth and thickness after one year of using Dutasteride and Minoxidil Foam. They mentioned regrowing hair on their temples and achieving the thickest hair since high school.

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