a tiny bulge at the root of a hair, believed to be one of the primary targets in permanent hair removal
group of cells at the base of the hair follicle that are important to the growth of a person’s hair throughout life. These cells supply glucose for energy and amino acids to make keratin. This structure is extremely important to hair growth since it has receptors for both androgens and hair-promoting agents.
Structure at the base of each hair follicle that, with the associated hair matrix cells, is responsible for the production of hair.
An elevation of the projecting corium under the surface of the hair bulb. It contains capillaries through which a hair receives its nourishment.
A group of specialized cells at the base of the hair follicle that give rise to the hair follicle at birth and supplies the materials necessary for hair growth during the life of the person.
(DUR mal pah PIL ah): Singular; plural papillae (PAHPILL lee) Projection from the dermis which extends upward into the epidermis. Helps anchor the epidermis and dermis.
The dermal papilla is situated at the base of the hair follicle. The dermal papilla contains nerves and blood vessels which supply glucose for energy and amino acids to make keratin.
Projection from the dermis that extends upward into the epidermis. The Dermal Papilla helps anchor the epidermis and dermis.