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Midline

Region towards the middle of the scalp

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23 Sep 2014
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Menopause

The permanent cessation of menstruation and estrogen secretion from a woman’s ovaries.

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23 Sep 2014
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Melanocyte

A specialized cell containing pigment (melanin), which determines hair color.

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23 Sep 2014
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Melanin

Pigmenting granules within the keratin fibers of the hair shaft that determine hair color. They usually decrease with age, resulting in gray or white hair.

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23 Sep 2014
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Medulla

A central zone of cells present only in large, thick hairs.

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23 Sep 2014
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Keratin

A tough, fibrous, insoluble protein forming hair and finger nails.

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23 Sep 2014
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Isthmus:

The middle region of the hair follicle which usually contans the sebaceous gland

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23 Sep 2014
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Intermediate Hairs

Hairs which demonstrate characteristic between vellus and terminal hairs. They contain a moderate amount of pigment and are medullated.

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23 Sep 2014
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Inhibitory Protein

Protein found in healthy scalps (without hair loss) that appears to inhibit the binding of dihydrotestosterone to its receptor. This protein appears to be absent in androgenetic »

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23 Sep 2014
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Infundibulum

The superior, or highest portion, of the hair follicle.

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