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2. Hair follicle - Wikipedia

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   The hair follicle is an organ found in mammalian skin. [ 1 ] It resides in the dermal layer of the skin and is made up of 20 different cell types, each with distinct functions. The hair follicle regulates hair growth via a complex interaction between hormones, neuropeptides, and immune cells. [ 1 ] This complex interaction induces the hair ...

3. Hair - Wikipedia

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   Hair is a protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis. Hair is one of the defining characteristics of mammals. The human body, apart from areas of glabrous skin, is covered in follicles which produce thick terminal and fine vellus hair.

4. Human hair growth - Wikipedia

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   The three stages of hair growth are the anagen, catagen, and telogen phases. Each strand of hair on the human body is at its own stage of development. Once the cycle is complete, it restarts and a new strand of hair begins to form. The growth rate of hair varies from individual to individual depending on their age, genetic predisposition and a ...

5. The Ultimate Guide to Hairline Restoration Options: Surgical ...

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   Transplanting hair follicles is a safe and effective way to restore hair growth and function to an area where pattern hair loss has occurred. That said, hairline restoration is still an invasive ...

6. DHT Blockers for Hair Loss: 4 Things to Know - AOL

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   DHT can damage your hair follicles through a process called miniaturization, in which the anagen (growth) phase of the hair growth cycle becomes progressively shorter — resulting in thinner ...

7. Sebaceous gland - Wikipedia

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   A sebaceous gland or oil gland[1] is a microscopic exocrine gland in the skin that opens into a hair follicle to secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin of mammals. [2] In humans, sebaceous glands occur in the greatest number on the face and scalp, but also on all parts of the skin except the palms of ...