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Hair Follicle Cells

Hair follicle cells are specialized epithelial cells that are responsible for the production of hair in mammals. They are located around the base of each hair follicle and can be found within the dermal layer of the skin. Hair follicles are critical for the growth and maintenance of hair, as they are responsible for…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 2 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 2× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Hair follicle cells are specialized epithelial cells that are responsible for the production of hair in mammals. They are located around the base of each hair follicle and can be found within the dermal layer of the skin. Hair follicles are critical for the growth and maintenance of hair, as they are responsible for providing nutrition, lubrication and protection to the various layers of the hair shaft. Additionally, follicle cells play a vital role in the formation of new hair, as they aid in the production and organization of new cells, leading to the regeneration of healthy and vibrant locks. Hair follicle cells also play a key role in hair styling, as they provide an anchor for styling treatments, helping to keep hair looking neat and attractive. By understanding the importance of hair follicle cells, individuals can learn to better care for their hair, leading to healthier, shinier and more stylish locks.

Research published in this journal

2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 2 articles above have been cited 2 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Cell.

Journal editorial board
Faiz Ul Amin · Korea, Democratic People's Rep Yuping Li · United States Hong WAN · United Kingdom

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