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Glossary Human Scalp Hair Follicles

tiny skin structures on the scalp where hair grows

Human Scalp Hair Follicles are tiny, tunnel-like structures in the skin of the scalp from which hair grows. Each follicle anchors a single hair into the skin and is responsible for the hair's growth cycle, which includes phases of growth (anagen), rest (telogen), and shedding (catagen). These follicles are crucial for hair regeneration and are influenced by various factors, including genetics, hormones, and environmental conditions.

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research Balding hair follicle dermal papilla cells contain higher levels of androgen receptors than those from non-balding scalp

227 citations , January 1998 in “Journal of Endocrinology”

This study found that dermal papilla cells from balding scalp hair follicles have significantly higher levels of androgen receptors than those from non-balding follicles, supporting their in vivo androgen response.

research The role of the microbiome in scalp hair follicle biology and disease

73 citations , April 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology”

This review explores the hair follicle microbiome's interaction with the immune system, discussing its potential clinical implications for scalp health and disease but reports no new clinical results.

research The lack of significant changes in scalp hair follicle density with advancing age

33 citations , April 2005 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

This study found that age and follicular miniaturization were extremely weak predictors of total hair count in women with hair loss.

research Serial cultivation of human scalp hair follicle keratinocytes

14 citations , July 1983 in “Acta Dermato Venereologica”

This study describes a method for serially cultivating adult human hair follicle keratinocytes using a specific growth substrate and cryogenic storage, enabling subculture and immunofluorescence studies.

research Low-Intensity Ultrasound as a Potential Intervention Strategy to Protect Human Scalp Hair Follicles from Taxane-Induced Toxicity

7 citations , March 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Low-intensity ultrasound may help protect hair follicles from chemotherapy-induced hair loss.

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community Scalp Skin Barrier Health and Hair Follicle Cycling: A Potential Overlooked Connection

in Technology 4 months ago

The conversation discusses the importance of scalp skin barrier health in hair follicle cycling, suggesting treatments like ceramides or niacinamide to support hair growth. It also mentions the use of finasteride for hair loss.

community How far away are we from scalp/hair follicle cloning for an essentially unlimited transplant supply? And would prior transplants affect eligibility?

7 upvotes 6 months ago

Hair/scalp cloning for unlimited transplants is likely a decade away, with prior transplants not significantly affecting future options. Advances in AI and research in wound-induced hair neogenesis are promising, but infrastructure and technology constraints remain challenges.

community Scalp barrier integrity and its potential link to hair follicle health

in Technology 1 upvotes 4 months ago

A healthy scalp barrier is crucial for hair growth, and ceramides may play a key role in maintaining it. The conversation suggests that focusing on scalp health, alongside treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841, could improve hair follicle health.

community Gut microbiome imbalances linked to scalp inflammation and hair follicle impact

in Technology 243 upvotes 4 months ago

Gut microbiome imbalances can cause scalp inflammation and affect hair follicles, potentially leading to hair loss. Treatments include finasteride, peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, and lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.

community We always hear that DUT only lowers scalp DHT by 50% (fin at 40%) but a study within the hair follicle itself shows that DUT nukes DHT to near undetectable levels... so which is it??

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 9 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride significantly reduces DHT levels in hair follicles, potentially more effectively than previously thought. The discussion highlights differences in DHT measurements and the impact on hair loss treatment.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

scalp tattoos to mimic the appearance of light stubble

Will scalp micropigmentation damage my existing hair or follicles? Scalp micropigmentation does not damage existing hair or follicles.
Will scalp micropigmentation grow my hair back? Scalp micropigmentation does not grow hair back; it only enhances appearance.

learn sh-Polypeptide-7

How does sh-Polypeptide-7 help stimulate hair follicle activity or reduce scalp inflammation? sh-Polypeptide-7 is the INCI name for a lab-made form of human growth hormone (somatotropin) — not EGF, which is sh-Oligopeptide-1. Growth hormone and IGF-1 signalling is documented in hair follicle biology, but there is no published human trial of sh-Polypeptide-7 applied to the scalp for hair growth or scalp inflammation.

learn Sulforaphane

What is sulforaphane and how does it support scalp and hair follicle health? Sulforaphane is a compound from cruciferous vegetables that may support hair follicle health.

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.