20+ Skin Anatomy Hair Follicle

20+ Skin Anatomy Hair Follicle. The hair follicle is an organ found in mammalian skin. The hair follicle regulates hair growth via a complex interaction between hormones, neuropeptides, and immune cells.

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Hair follicles are complex miniorgans that reside in the dermal layer of the skin. At the base of the hair follicle are sensory nerve fibers that wrap around each hair bulb. Hair is present in differing degrees on all mammals.

Follicle—the living part located under the skin and hair.

The hair follicle is an organ found in mammalian skin. A hair follicle anchors each hair into the skin. Hair is present in differing degrees on all mammals. Sebaceous glands are also associated with each hair follicle that produce an oily secretion to help condition the hair and surrounding skin.


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