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  2. Scalp - Wikipedia

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    The scalp is usually described as having five layers, which can be remembered using the mnemonic 'SCALP': S: Skin. The skin of the scalp contains numerous hair follicles and sebaceous glands. C: Connective tissue. A dense subcutaneous layer of fat and fibrous tissue that lies beneath the skin, containing the nerves and vessels of the scalp.

  3. Scalp reconstruction - Wikipedia

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    The five layers of the scalp, from superficial to deep, can be memorized by using the mnemonic SCALP. The Skin of the scalp has been scientifically examined for thickness. [3] The posterior scalp skin thickness is 1.48 mm; [3] the temporal scalp is 1.38mm; [3] and the anterior scalp thickness is 1.18 mm. [3] The scalp contains approximately 100 ...

  4. Crown (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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    The scalp has three distinct layers including the cutaneous layer, a subcutaneous connective tissue layer, and a muscular layer. [1] The crown covers bone layers of the skull. It is between 4 and 7 millimetres (0.16 and 0.28 in) thick, and varies between different people. [ 2 ]

  5. Is It a Cowlick or Balding? How to Tell the Difference - AOL

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    Cowlick vs. Balding: Key Differences. A cowlick differs from a bald spot in a couple key ways.. First, a cowlick is a natural, normal feature of your scalp that occurs as a result of your genes.

  6. Hair follicle - Wikipedia

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    In addition to its role in defining human appearance, scalp hair also provides protection from UV sun rays and is an insulator against extremes of hot and cold temperatures. [1] Differences in the shape of the scalp hair follicle determine the observed ethnic differences in scalp hair appearance, length and texture.

  7. 5 Things You Should Stop Doing If You Have Thick Hair - AOL

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    This can lead to scalp issues (like irritation or fungal infections) as moisture gets trapped against your scalp for an extended period of time,” explains Morales. And as #2 clearly states, dry ...

  8. List of skin conditions - Wikipedia

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    [5] [6] [7] The epidermis is the most superficial layer of skin, a squamous epithelium with several strata: the stratum corneum, stratum lucidum, stratum granulosum, stratum spinosum, and stratum basale. [8] Nourishment is provided to these layers by diffusion from the dermis since the

  9. How to Get Rid of Scalp Acne Permanently, According to ... - AOL

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    What is scalp acne? Scalp acne refers to pimples and inflamed bumps that develop on the scalp, says Mona Gohara, M.D., board-certified dermatologist at Dermatology Physicians of Connecticut ...