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specialized hairs, like whiskers, that detect environmental changes

Vibrissae, commonly known as whiskers, are specialized, thickened hairs found on the faces of many mammals, including cats, dogs, and rodents. These tactile hairs are highly sensitive to touch and vibrations, allowing animals to detect changes in their environment, navigate in the dark, and sense nearby objects or prey.

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research Minoxidil Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Follicles in Organ Culture

121 citations , March 1989 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology”

Minoxidil can help grow hair in mice by making cells grow and improving hair quality. More research needed.

research Three-Dimensional Microanatomy of Longitudinal Lanceolate Endings in Rat Vibrissae

35 citations , January 2000 in “Journal of comparative neurology”

Rat vibrissae have sensory terminals with specific structures that help detect hair movements.

research Activin B Stimulates Mouse Vibrissae Growth and Regulates Cell Proliferation and Cell Cycle Progression of Hair Matrix Cells Through ERK Signaling

23 citations , February 2019 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences”

Activin B can boost hair growth by promoting cell proliferation and cell cycle progression.

research The Germinative Epithelium of Sheep Vibrissae and Wool Follicles Has Extensive Proliferative Potential but Is Dependent on the Dermal Papilla

1 citations , January 2012 in “International journal of trichology”

Sheep hair follicle cells can grow a lot but need the dermal papilla to do so.

research Ex-Vivo Hair Growth Promotion Efficacy of Biofield Energy Treated Williams Medium E Using Vibrissae Hair Follicle Organ Culture

December 2018 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)”

Biofield Energy Treatment may promote hair growth and help treat certain skin conditions.

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