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    GlossaryPlucked Hair Follicles

    hair strands manually removed with root and surrounding tissue

    Plucked hair follicles refer to hair strands that have been manually removed from the scalp or body, including the root and surrounding tissue. This process is often used in scientific research to study hair growth, hair loss conditions like alopecia, and for hair transplantation procedures.

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      community Any New Findings or Interesting Research?

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.

      community Tom Cruise at the Mission Impossible premiere hair.(He's 61 y/o)

      in Chat  392 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation speculates on whether Tom Cruise uses hair loss treatments like Finasteride or Dutasteride, with some suggesting he naturally has good hair like Brad Pitt, while others joke about Scientology or genetics playing a role. Specific treatments mentioned include Finasteride, Dutasteride, and possibly high-quality hair products or procedures like PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma).

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 8 months ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.