HAIR LOSS DEFINITIONS (GLOSSARY)

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Dermal Papillae: very specialized cells at the base of the hair follicle. These cells have a key role in helping hair growth, regulating the  hair cycle and ultimately the type of hair that is produced.  The size of the hair fiber is known to be influenced by the size of the dermal papilla.

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