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    GlossaryVellus Follicles (vellus hairs)

    small hair follicles producing fine, short, lightly pigmented hairs

    Vellus follicles are small hair follicles that produce fine, short, and lightly pigmented hairs known as vellus hairs. These hairs cover most of the human body and are often referred to as "peach fuzz." Unlike terminal hairs, which are thicker and darker, vellus hairs play a minimal role in thermoregulation and are more prominent in children and women.

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      community What can change hair growth length/width?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, needling, and experimenting with retinol cream to treat hair loss. Despite these treatments, they observe many small vellus hairs that do not grow longer.

      community 24M - Crown regrow journey - 1 Month update

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 24-year-old shares a 1-month update on his hair regrowth journey using 1mg oral finasteride, 10mg oral minoxidil, dermarolling, and pyrilutamide. Replies suggest it may take a few hair cycles for vellus hairs to mature into normal hairs, with progress varying by individual.

      community How true is the statement: dead follicles don't grow back?

      in Research/Science  107 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Hair follicles usually go dormant rather than die, and treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hormone therapy can sometimes reactivate them, though results vary. Complete regrowth is rare, especially in long-term bald areas, but some individuals see significant improvement with these treatments.