Hair follicle
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Hair follicle
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A hair follicle is the sac where hair growth begins.
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| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
| Last Updated | June 17, 2008 |
| Last updated: | June 17, 2008 |
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| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
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