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Hair is also the name of a musical; see the stage production and the movie. "Young Girl Fixing her Hair", by Sophie Gengembre Anderson Hair is a filamentous outgrowth from the skin, found mainly in mammals. In some species, it is absent at certain stages of life. It projects from the epidermis, though it grows from hair follicles deep in the dermis. So-called "hairs" (trichomes) are also found on plants. The projections on arthropods, such as insects and spiders are actually insect b ...
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Hair Articles
- Hair Replacement:
What Works, What Doesn't
... by Larry Hanover When the advertising slogan "Be Like Mike" caught America's fancy, it wasn't because every man decided to go for the Michael Jordan look by reaching for a razor and ... - Heading Off Hair-Care Disasters:
Use Caution With Relaxers and Dyes
... By Michelle Meadows It's never a good sign when the hairdresser panics. That's what happened to Barbara Cabrera-Avila, 38, when she returned to the salon about six weeks after having her hair ... - Questions and Answers About Alopecia Areata
... This booklet contains general information about alopecia areata (al-oh-PEE-shah ar-ee-AH-tah). It describes what alopecia is, its causes, and treatment options. Information is also provided on current...
Resources
- Endocrinology and Hirsutism (Hormone Foundation)
- Excess Hair (American Academy of Family Physicians)
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