follicle

Example Sentences

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But Tsuji says his study identified a "novel third cell type", called a hair follicle regenerative-supporting cell.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

As of right now, dermatologists don’t know the root cause of FAPD, though they believe it might show up in midlife due to a decline in estrogen, which protects against hair follicle inflammation.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

One ongoing project is examining whether the amino acid can stimulate hair follicle repair and regrowth.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

Kintor Pharmaceutical, a Chinese biotech, is developing a gel designed to destroy the protein that triggers hair loss at the follicle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

None of them are up to their usual chatter, so I can hear every strand being yanked from its follicle.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins