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 ...

Imperial researchers have discovered a hidden mechanism within hair follicles that allow us to feel touch. The findings have been published in Science Advances. Previously, touch was thought to be ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. Pili multigemini is a rare hair follicle disorder where multiple hairs emerge from a single hair follicle. This creates a bushy, dense, or otherwise ...