The word "hair" usually refers to two distinct structures:
1. the part beneath the skin, called the hair follicle, or, when pulled from the skin, the bulb or root. This organ is located in the dermis and … See more

Many mammals have fur and other hairs that serve different functions. Hair provides thermal regulation and camouflage for many animals; for … See more

Hair has its origins in the common ancestor of mammals, the synapsids, about 300 million years ago. It is currently unknown at what … See more

Hair care involves the hygiene and cosmetology of hair including hair on the scalp, facial hair (beard and moustache), pubic hair See more

Each strand of hair is made up of the medulla, cortex, and cuticle. The innermost region, the medulla, is an open and unstructured region which is not always present. The … See more

Hair is mainly composed of keratin proteins and keratin-associated proteins (KRTAPs). The human genome encodes 54 different keratin proteins which are present in various amounts in hair. Similarly, humans encode more than 100 different KRTAPs … See more

Ringworm is a fungal disease that targets hairy skin.
Premature greying of hair is another condition that results … See more