Hair follicle infections are often difficult to treat because bacteria settle in the gap between hair and skin, where it is difficult for active substances to reach them. In order to investigate this ...

New research reveals that human hair doesn't grow by being pushed outward from the root, as previously believed. Instead, hair is actively pulled upward by a network of moving cells within the hair ...

Hair follicles are complex structures that surround the hair root, anchoring it to the skin and giving the hair its hold. At the same time, the area between the skin and the follicle provides optimal ...