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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 Abstract 151

April 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

Activating TLR3 helps improve skin and hair follicle regeneration after wounds.

research Abstract 152

April 2015 in “Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery”

TLR3 activation helps improve skin and hair follicle healing in mice.

research Hypothesis: Wound-Induced TLR3 Activation Stimulates Endogenous Retinoic Acid Synthesis and Signalling During Regeneration

5 citations , March 2019 in “Experimental dermatology”

Activating TLR3 may help produce retinoic acid, important for tissue regeneration.

research Modulating Embryonic Signaling Pathways Paves the Way for Regeneration in Wound Healing

February 2024 in “Frontiers in physiology”

Modifying certain signals in the body can help wounds heal without scars and regrow hair.

research Neutrophil Extracellular Traps Impair Regeneration

July 2020 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”

Neutrophil extracellular traps slow down hair follicle healing after injury.

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

in Update 32 upvotes 2 years 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 2 years 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.