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GlossaryFacial Hair (Whiskers)

hair growing on the face, like beards and mustaches

Facial hair refers to the hair that grows on the face, typically on the chin, cheeks, and upper lip. This includes beards, mustaches, and sideburns. It is more common and prominent in males due to higher levels of androgens, particularly testosterone, which stimulate hair growth in these areas.

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research Mice With a Null Mutation of the TGFα Gene Have Abnormal Skin Architecture, Wavy Hair, and Curly Whiskers and Often Develop Corneal Inflammation

578 citations, April 1993 in “Cell”

TGFα gene mutation in mice causes abnormal skin, wavy hair, curly whiskers, and sometimes eye inflammation.

research Rat Whiskers, Follicle Transection, and Hair Transplantation

2 citations, March 1997 in “Hair transplant forum international”

Transplanting rat whisker follicles can lead to successful hair growth after cutting them.

research Hair Follicle Associated Pluripotent Stem Cells Stimulate Hair Growth in Transplanted Mice

December 2022 in “Scientific Reports”

Stem cells from whiskers can be transplanted to stimulate hair growth.

Adaptations in the Structure and Innervation of Follicle-Sinus Complexes to an Aquatic Environment as Seen in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris)

research Adaptations in the Structure and Innervation of Follicle-Sinus Complexes to an Aquatic Environment as Seen in the Florida Manatee (Trichechus Manatus Latirostris)

46 citations, July 2007 in “Journal of comparative neurology”

Manatee whiskers are specially adapted for touch in water.

research Diversity of Vibrissal Follicle Anatomy in Cetaceans

6 citations, July 2021 in “The anatomical record”

Different whale and dolphin species have unique whisker follicle structures, suggesting they might use their whiskers in various ways.

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community A year of fin+min(23yo), got my life back

in Progress Pictures 2187 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23 year old user who has had success with finasteride and minoxidil, regaining their hair after losing it due to male pattern baldness. They also attribute part of the success to lifestyle changes such as eating better, exercising, sleeping well, and reducing smoking.

community I told bro he gotta get on fin asap

in Satire 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, as well as vitamins, supplements, and scalp biopsy. A joke was made about Feline Pattern Baldness in cats.

community Did anybody not care at all about their hair until they started losing it?

in Chat 134 upvotes 2 months ago

People regret neglecting their hair until it started thinning, and they are now using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some are considering stronger options like dutasteride due to mixed results.

community Thoughts on this 2-deoxy-D-ribose Topical?

in Treatment 26 upvotes 4 months ago

The post and conversation are about skepticism towards a new hair loss treatment containing 2-deoxy-D-ribose, copper peptides, and exosomes, with concerns about the legitimacy of the product and its website. The treatment's effectiveness and authenticity are questioned due to lack of testing and transparency.

community It feels relatable and good when actors (Hollywood celebs) open up about their hair loss issues, isn’t it?

in Finasteride 89 upvotes 5 years ago

Celebrities opening up about their hair loss and the various treatments they are using to address it, including finasteride, dutasteride, and hair transplants, as well as the stigma surrounding male pattern baldness in Hollywood.

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