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GlossaryWoolly Hair Nevus (WIHN)

rare condition with patches of tightly curled, frizzy hair

Woolly Hair Nevus (WHN) is a rare, non-hereditary condition characterized by patches of tightly curled, frizzy hair that differ in texture from the individual's normal hair. These patches typically appear at birth or during early childhood and are often associated with pigmented skin lesions or other dermatological abnormalities.

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research May the Best Wound WIHN: The Hallmarks of Wound-Induced Hair Neogenesis

9 citations, November 2021 in “Current Opinion in Genetics & Development”

Wounds can cause new hair growth in adult mice, influenced by Wnt signaling.

research Bacteria Induce Skin Regeneration via IL-1β Signaling

53 citations, April 2021 in “Cell Host & Microbe”

Skin bacteria, specifically Staphylococcus aureus, help in wound healing and hair growth by using IL-1β signaling. Using antibiotics on skin wounds can slow down this natural healing process.

research Principles and Mechanisms of Regeneration in the Mouse Model for Wound-Induced Hair Follicle Neogenesis

46 citations, March 2015 in “Regeneration”

Mice can grow new hair follicles after skin wounds through a process not involving existing hair stem cells, but requiring more research to understand fully.

research Comparative Regenerative Biology of Spiny (Acomys Cahirinus) and Laboratory (Mus Musculus) Mouse Skin

37 citations, February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology”

Spiny mice are better at regenerating hair after injury than laboratory mice and could help us understand how to improve human skin repair.

research M2 Macrophages Promote Wound-Induced Hair Neogenesis

27 citations, May 2018 in “Journal of Dermatological Science”

M2 macrophages, a type of immune cell, help in new hair growth on scars by producing growth factors.

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community Hope Medicine HMI-115 Phase 1 Success in Australia! 14 hairs/cm2 increase in hair growth.

in Update 36 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses a new hair growth treatment that showed a 14 hairs/cm2 increase in a trial, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness and potential cost. Some users are hopeful about combining it with existing treatments like oral minoxidil for better results.

community Verteporfin with Microneedling (3mm-3.5mm): Bald to Full Head of Hair? Theory

in Technology 208 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation is about using Verteporfin with microneedling as a potential hair loss treatment that may regenerate hair follicles with minimal scarring. There are concerns about the optimal dosage and the DHT sensitivity of the new follicles.