Br J Dermatol January 1995 PMID 7756157

Different growth rates of pigmented and white hair in the beard: differentiation vs. proliferation?

W Nagl

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The overall discourse reflects a lack of direct engagement with the study, exemplified by a commenter referencing grey roots and streaks in hair, and others promoting dietary solutions like chlorophyll and herbal powders. The tone is informal and somewhat dismissive, prioritizing personal hair care remedies over scientific details, which accounts for the neutral scores in interest and impact.

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The discussion shows skepticism about the scientific findings, with a focus on alternative explanations like hair care and dietary factors rather than direct engagement with the research.

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The posts display minimal curiosity, mainly sharing unrelated hair care tips and products rather than delving into the study's implications.

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There is low-level interaction, mostly casual remarks and references to hair care practices without deep analysis of the research content.

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Given the casual nature of the conversation and focus on home remedies, the potential influence on scientific understanding or practice seems limited.

Abstract in brief

The study found that pigmented beard hairs grow significantly faster (0.47 mm/day) compared to white hairs (1.12 mm/day) over three years, indicating different growth rates during the hair's anagen (growth) phase.
Differences in nuclear differentiation were observed, with pigmented hairs showing earlier and more intense chromatin condensation in the suprabulbar region, which suggests earlier terminal differentiation compared to white hairs.
Other structural differences, such as diameter, presence of a medulla, or overall hair morphology, were ruled out, reinforcing the idea that pigmentation influences the timing of hair differentiation and growth dynamics.]

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Differences in Growth and Differentiation Between Pigmented and White Beard Hair

Pigmented beard hairs grow faster than white hairs, with structural differences suggesting pigmentation influences growth and differentiation timing. The study highlights distinct behavior during the hair's growth…

GreenBeauty · Aug 27, 2016 89,529 views

Differences in Growth Rates Between Pigmented and White Beard Hairs

The study shows pigmented beard hairs grow faster (0.47 mm/day) than white hairs (1.12 mm/day), highlighting biological differences in hair differentiation and growth dynamics related to pigmentation.

GreenBeauty · Jul 16, 2022 22,182 views

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