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research Viable vs. Nonviable Microbiota Evaluation of the Hair Follicle and Scalp Microbiome

January 2026 in “Methods in molecular biology”

This paper discusses methods for distinguishing viable microbial communities in hair follicle dysbiosis studies and reports no new clinical results, suggesting potential improvements in sample analysis.

research Viable terminal scalp hair follicles constitute a necessary and sufficient biological end‐organ that conditions clinical efficacy of finasteride in males with male pattern hair loss without implying reversal of miniaturized follicles

6 citations , June 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology”

In this study, finasteride treatment for two years did not significantly reverse miniaturized hair follicles in men with male pattern hair loss, challenging the "reversal hypothesis" as 79 out of 113 miniaturized hairs remained unchanged.

research Hair follicles are viable after delayed FUE procedure

2 citations , May 2015 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”

In this study, a case of delayed hair follicle extraction over three days showed acceptable hair growth after five months, suggesting that follicles can remain viable outside the body for several days.

research Maintenance of optimised hair growth from viable terminal scalp hair follicles at baseline with oral finasteride in male pattern hair loss and first evidence of a “drug dependency” and a post-finasteride “rebound effect”.

4 citations , May 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology”

This study found that male pattern hair loss worsened significantly after stopping finasteride, revealing a "rebound effect" where terminal hair transformed into miniaturized hair over 30 months off the drug.

research Alopecia in a Viable Phospholipase C Delta 1 and Phospholipase C Delta 3 Double Mutant

8 citations , June 2012 in “PloS one”

This study found that the Plcd3(mNab) mutation in mice worsens the alopecia caused by Plcd1 loss, suggesting synergistic effects between Plcd1 and Plcd3 on hair follicle health.

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community Why did this recent research paper from professor Tsuji lab in Japan largely go unnoticed by this sub? Isn't this discovery huge? (hair cloning)

35 upvotes 4 months ago

A recent discovery in hair cloning identified a previously unknown cell type essential for hair follicle growth, which could potentially make lab-grown hair viable if translated to humans. However, skepticism remains due to past delays and the challenges of replicating results in humans and making the process affordable.

community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.

community Riken develops new method for culturing hair follicles

41 upvotes 8 years ago

A new stem cell method for culturing hair follicles is being developed as an alternative to Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. There are concerns about its cost and accessibility despite plans for commercialization.

community Researchers working on ways to regenerate lost hair from stem cells identified a recipe for normal hair regeneration in the lab. “A method for cyclical regeneration of hair follicles from hair follicle stem cells and will help make hair follicle regeneration therapy a reality in the near future.”

263 upvotes 5 years ago

Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants have side effects and limitations. There is hope for future advancements in stem cell therapy and hair follicle regeneration, though skepticism about their effectiveness and timeline persists.

community Stem cell hair transplant? Any progress?

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Stem cell hair transplants are not yet viable, and users suggest traditional treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and hair transplants. Some mention verteporfin but note its alcohol restrictions.

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learn Scalp Micropigmentation

What is Scalp Micropigmentation and how does it help people with visible hair loss? Scalp Micropigmentation creates the illusion of hair follicles on the scalp for visible hair loss.

learn Osteopontin

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

learn Overview

learn Alfatradiol

a synthetic estrogen used topically as an anti-androgen

learn Thymosin Beta 4

learn Stem Cell Factor

learn Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor

Can products that stimulate Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) improve blood flow to hair follicles? Yes, products that stimulate VEGF may improve blood flow to hair follicles.

learn Exosomes

Can an exosome treatment revive hair follicles that have stopped producing hair? Exosome treatment may help revive dormant hair follicles, but results vary.

learn Platelet-Rich Plasma

How does Platelet help reactivate dormant hair follicles in men and women with thinning hair? Platelet-Rich Plasma reactivates dormant hair follicles by delivering growth factors that stimulate hair growth.

learn Hair Transplant

How do I know if I am a good candidate? You are a good candidate if you have stable hair loss and sufficient donor hair.

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