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Papilla (Hair Follicle)

The papilla of a hair follicle is an indentation at the base of the bulb of the hair.

Papilla of Hair Follicle
Diagram of the papilla of a hair follicle

The papilla of a hair follicle contains many blood vessels that supply nutrients to nourish the growing hair.

 

 

 

 

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This is in the Structures of the Skin section of the health glossary.
See also:

Hair Follicle Diagram

The papilla is just one of the structures of each hair follicle.


The topic of the structure of a hair follicle is included in some courses in health sciences and associated subjects, such as nursing, skin care, beauty therapy and many holistic treatments.


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