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Glossary Terminal Hair

thick, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp and body

Terminal hair refers to the thick, coarse, and pigmented hair that develops during puberty and is found on various parts of the body, such as the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, and, in adults, the armpits and pubic region. Unlike vellus hair, which is fine and light, terminal hair is more robust and plays a role in providing protection and insulation.

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research Exhaustive analysis of scalp hair regression: subjective and objective perception from initial hair loss to severe miniaturisation and drug-induced regrowth

3 citations , January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research”

This study found that hair mass index can effectively link hair productivity with clinical scalp coverage perception, suggesting its potential usefulness in diagnosing hair loss patterns and responses to treatment.

research Characterization of the cysteine-rich calcium-binding S100A3 protein from human hair cuticles

17 citations , December 2002 in “Biochemical and biophysical research communications”

This study reports on the biochemical characteristics of S100A3 protein in human hair cuticle, notably finding its N-terminal methionine is acetylated and has a slightly lower isoelectric point compared to the recombinant version.

research Usefulness of PRP Therapy in Androgenic Alopecia

June 2021 in “European journal of medical and health sciences”

This study reported that over 85% of patients with androgenic alopecia experienced very positive outcomes from platelet-rich plasma injections, showing improvements in hair mass and texture.

research Uncontrolled Clinical Trial of Quality- and Quantity-cultured Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell Treatment for Androgenic Alopecia

October 2025 in “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery”

This study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of MNC-QQ cell therapy in five men with androgenic alopecia, reporting no adverse effects and improvements in hair growth, hair density, and quality of life over six months.

research Combination of a non-ablative 1,927 nm thulium fiber fractional laser and autologous platelet-rich plasma in treatment of male androgenetic alopecia: A pilot study

January 2019 in “Chulalongkorn Medical Journal”

This study found that combining a 1,927 nm fractional Thulium-doped fiber laser with platelet-rich plasma significantly increased hair density and mass in men with androgenetic alopecia, suggesting it is an effective treatment.

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community My 6 month mark. Already have some terminal hairs starting to come in.

27 upvotes 9 months ago

The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after six months of using topical minoxidil twice daily, finasteride once daily, derma rolling every four days, and initially taking zinc and vitamin D. They also used scalp massaging techniques with minoxidil.

community Something I misunderstood about hair loss for a long time

176 upvotes 9 months ago

Hair follicles often go dormant rather than die, and treatments like minoxidil can help revive them. Scalp health and stimulation, such as massages and using products like sulphur soap, are also important for hair regrowth.

community 4 months of progress, lots of new terminal hairs, diffuse thinning. 31m

10 upvotes 11 months ago

A 31-year-old man shares his 4-month hair regrowth progress using topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, microneedling, biotin, and other supplements. He reports new hair growth despite experiencing side effects from finasteride and plans to continue his regimen for further improvement.

community After 4 years of this sub bringing my hair back, I think it’s time to head to 🇹🇷

in Update 211 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering a hair transplant after 4 years of using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and scalp massages for hair regrowth. Opinions differ, with some suggesting continuing current treatments and others recommending a transplant to reduce maintenance.

community Minoxidil experiment on single hair follicle

1689 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.

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learn Osteopontin

signaling protein that, when suppressed, may grow hair by reducing inflammation and stem cell loss

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learn Thymosin Beta 4

learn Clascoterone

How long does it take for clascoterone to show results on hair growth? Clascoterone is not approved for hair loss; it is investigational. In the trials reported so far, application was twice daily and increases in terminal hair count were reported at around 6 months, with more sustained change reported between 6 and 12 months.

learn Follistatin

glycoprotein that inhibits TGF-β and promotes hair growth by antagonizing activin

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