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Definition of «follicle»

A follicle is a small, sac-like structure in the skin that contains a hair. It is part of the larger structure called the pilosebaceous unit, which also includes sebaceous glands and associated blood vessels. Follicles are found all over the body, except for the palms of hands and soles of feet. Each follicle produces one hair during its growth cycle, which lasts between two to six years. At the end of this period, the hair is shed and a new one begins to grow in its place.

Usage examples

  1. A dermatologist examines the hair follicles to determine the cause of hair loss.
  2. The hair follicles in the scalp produce the hair strands that we see on the surface.
  3. The beauty salon offers treatments that target the hair follicles to promote hair growth.
  4. In a follicular unit extraction procedure, individual hair follicles are extracted from the donor area for transplantation.
  5. The shampoo contains ingredients that strengthen the follicles and prevent breakage.
  6. The condition of the sebaceous glands can affect the health of the hair follicles.
  7. When waxing, the hair follicles are removed from the root, resulting in smoother skin.
  8. An infection of the hair follicle, also known as folliculitis, can cause redness and pus-filled bumps.
  9. The laser hair removal treatment targets the pigmentation in the hair follicle to permanently reduce hair growth.
  10. The oil glands associated with the hair follicles produce sebum, which nourishes and conditions the hair.

Phrases with «follicle»

Sentences with «follicle»

  • According to most dermatologists, the two most common problems for hair loss or telogen effluvium (change in the number of hair follicles growing hair) are chronic stress and diet deficiency. (fitnessandpower.com)
  • In fact, the function of AMH as a hormone is to slow and suppress the development of follicles in the ovary. (drfionand.com)
  • Unfortunately, or maybe it is fortunate because it's a warning sign, whenever we revert back to an acidic diet their hair soon starts to suffer as the pH drops to acidic and the body must once again buffer the acidity using keratin from hair follicles in an attempt to prevent disease overgrowth. (hairlossrevolution.com)
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