Hair
Protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis, or skin / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about hair in humans and other mammals. For hairs in other organisms, see Seta and Trichome. For other uses, see Hair (disambiguation).
Hair is a protein filament that grows from follicles found in the dermis. Hair is one of the defining characteristics of mammals. The human body, apart from areas of glabrous skin, is covered in follicles which produce thick terminal and fine vellus hair. Most common interest in hair is focused on hair growth, hair types, and hair care, but hair is also an important biomaterial primarily composed of protein, notably alpha-keratin.
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Hair | |
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Details | |
System | Integumentary system |
Identifiers | |
Latin | capillum |
MeSH | D006197 |
TA98 | A16.0.00.014 |
TA2 | 7053 |
TH | H3.12.00.3.02001 |
FMA | 53667 |
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Attitudes towards different forms of hair, such as hairstyles and hair removal, vary widely across different cultures and historical periods, but it is often used to indicate a person's personal beliefs or social position, such as their age, gender, or religion.[1]