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Hair follicle

Hair follicle

Illustration of hair follicle with and without hair

Illustration copyright 2000 by Nucleus Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. http://www.nucleusinc.com

A hair follicle is the sac where hair growth begins.

Last Updated: June 17, 2008
Medical Review: Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology
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