Do Hair Follicles Grow Back? Dormant vs Dead Follicles
A thinning area does not always mean the follicles are gone. Some follicles are resting, miniaturized, inflamed, or producing hairs too fine to see easily. Others may be permanently destroyed by scarring. So, do hair follicles grow back? The answer depends on whether the follicle is dormant, damaged, or no longer structurally present. This difference…