Chapter 7 :: Biology of Hair Follicles Flashcards

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Hair follicle bulge

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Possesses stem cells important for the continual regeneration of the follicle during cycling

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Type of Hair: Miniaturized

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Anagen Duration: < 1 week

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Hair greying

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Fewer melanocytes are found in the bulb of a grey hair; however, these melanocytes still express tyrosinase and synthesize then transfer melanin to keratinocytes

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