Folliculitis is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become inflamed due to infection, irritation, or blockage. The most frequent cause is a bacterial infection, though fungi and ...

Hair follicle infections are often difficult to treat because bacteria settle in the gap between hair and skin, where it is difficult for active substances to reach them. In order to investigate this ...

Researchers showed that cells in your hair follicles release important chemical messengers in response to gentle touches to your skin. By Veronique Greenwood When someone brushes a hand across your ...

Hair follicles are complex structures that surround the hair root, anchoring it to the skin and giving the hair its hold. At the same time, the area between the skin and the follicle provides optimal ...

A centuries-old medicinal root is gaining renewed scientific attention for its ability to target multiple biological ...

Dandruff doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, it can sometimes contribute to it. Flaking often leads to an itchy scalp, and frequent scratching may damage hair follicles (the base of the hair ...

Hair transplants can improve appearance and confidence, but they are still surgical procedures. Doctors explain five common side effects patients should know before hair transplant ...