Hair follicle

Hair follicle

Hair follicle with hair and without hair

A hair follicle is the sac where hair growth begins.

Current as of: March 22, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:
Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine
Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
E. Gregory Thompson MD - Internal Medicine
Ellen K. Roh MD - Dermatology