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Hair Follicle Collection

The hair follicle: a microscopic world within our skin

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Human hair follicle and skin

Human hair follicle and skin

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Illustration of cross section of human skin with heat trapped by erect hairs

Illustration of cross section of human skin with heat trapped by erect hairs

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Cross section illustration of Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) egg on human hair

Cross section illustration of Head Louse (Pediculus humanus capitis) egg on human hair
Anatomy, Animal Themes, Biomedical Illustration, Bizarre, Close-Up, Cross Section, Disgust, Hair Follicle, Head Louse, Healthcare and Medicine, Human Hair, Human Skin, Hygiene, Irritation, No People

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Normal cross section of the skin in layers

Normal cross section of the skin in layers
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Layer, Medical, Vein, Skin, Biology, Fat, Veins, Epidermis, Cut Out, White Background, Hair, Vertical, Artwork, Cross Section, Color Image, Close Up

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Skin cross section showing a blackhead

Skin cross section showing a blackhead
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Medical, Vein, Skin, Biology, Fat, Veins, Epidermis, Cut Out, White Background, Hair, Vertical, Artwork, Cross Section, Color Image, Close Up

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Skin cross section showing a papule

Skin cross section showing a papule
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Medical, Vein, Skin, Biology, Fat, Epidermis, Cut Out, White Background, Hair, Vertical, Artwork, Cross Section, Color Image, Close Up

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Skin cross section showing a pustule

Skin cross section showing a pustule
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Medical, Vein, Skin, Biology, Fat, Veins, Epidermis, Cut Out, White Background, Hair, Vertical, Artwork, Cross Section, Color Image, Close Up

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Skin cross section showing a whitehead

Skin cross section showing a whitehead
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Medical, Vein, Skin, Biology, Fat, Epidermis, Cut Out, White Background, Hair, Vertical, Artwork, Cross Section, Color Image, Close Up

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Cross Section of Skin With Hair Follicles

Cross Section of Skin With Hair Follicles
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Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Diagram illustrating the two layers of human skin, epidermis, dermis and hair follicle

Diagram illustrating the two layers of human skin, epidermis, dermis and hair follicle

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Illustration of structure of human skin and hair

Illustration of structure of human skin and hair

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Coloured SEM of a section through a hair follicle

Coloured SEM of a section through a hair follicle
Hair follicle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a cross-section through a hair follicle below the skin surface

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Skin and hair follicles, light micrograph

Skin and hair follicles, light micrograph
Skin and hair follicles. Light micrograph of a section through skin, showing hair follicles (dark purple circular structures). Haematoxylin and eosin stain

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Skin of the human

Skin of the human
Illustration of a Skin of the human

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Illustration of blistering second degree burn in epidermis and dermis in three cross sections of

Illustration of blistering second degree burn in epidermis and dermis in three cross sections of human skin

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Digital cross section illustration wound below human skin showing red and white blood cells and yell

Digital cross section illustration wound below human skin showing red and white blood cells and yell

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Cross section illustration of structure of human skin

Cross section illustration of structure of human skin

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Digital illustration of structure of human skin

Digital illustration of structure of human skin

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Cross section biomedical illustration of hair follicle during growth phase

Cross section biomedical illustration of hair follicle during growth phase

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Cross section biomedical illustration of telogen (resting) phase of hair follicle

Cross section biomedical illustration of telogen (resting) phase of hair follicle, and arrectores pilorum muscle

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Illustration showing structure skin with hairs, sebaceous glands

Illustration showing structure skin with hairs, sebaceous glands, nerve endings and circulatory system
Human anatomy: skin, hairs, sebaceous glands, nerve endings and circulatory system. Drawing

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Hair cells

Hair cells
Medicine - Human Histology - Auditory system - Ear - Hair cells under the microscope

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Hairy scalp skin, light micrograph

Hairy scalp skin, light micrograph
Hairy scalp skin. Light micrograph of a section through healthy skin from a human scalp, showing the numerous hair follicles. The scalp is an example of hairy skin

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Mouse tail, light micrograph

Mouse tail, light micrograph
Mouse tail. Light micrograph of a cross-section through a mouses tail. At centre is the tail vein, which contains red blood cells. A smaller vein (purple squiggle) is seen at top centre left

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Blackhead, SEM

Blackhead, SEM
Black head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs emerging from a blockage in the skin. The material which caused the obstruction

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Acne, artwork

Acne, artwork
Acne. Computer artwork of a section through the skin showing a pimple forming in a hair follicle (centre) in the skin. The follicle has become blocked with sebum

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Eyelash mites, artwork

Eyelash mites, artwork

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Eyelash mite, artwork

Eyelash mite, artwork

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Dog hair, SEM

Dog hair, SEM
Dog hair, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM).In dogs several hairs emerge from a single follicle.The collagen of the dermis has been exposed by the fracture

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Upper lip skin, light micrograph

Upper lip skin, light micrograph. Numerous small hair follicles (purple) can be seen. Magnification: x60 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Hair follicles, light micrograph

Hair follicles, light micrograph. The hair shaft (orange) is surrounded by an internal root sheath (yellow), an external root sheath (pink) and connective tissue (brown)

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Eyelash follicle, SEM

Eyelash follicle, SEM
Eyelash follicle, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Magnification: x400 when printed at 10 centimetres wide

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Hair removal, artwork

Hair removal, artwork
Hair removal. Artwork of a section through skin showing the removal of hair by plucking with tweezers. This method removes hair from the root

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Electrolysis hair removal, artwork

Electrolysis hair removal, artwork
Electrolysis. Artwork of a section through skin showing the removal of hair with electrolysis. This is a permanent method of hair removal

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Hair follicle, 1844 artwork

Hair follicle, 1844 artwork
Hair follicle. This anatomical artwork is figure 10, plate 88 ter from volume 3 (1844) of Traite complet de l anatomie de l homme (1831-1854)

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Hair follicle, SEM

Hair follicle, SEM
Hair follicle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an empty hair follicle (centre) among squamous cells on the surface of the skin

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Scalp tissue, light micrograph

Scalp tissue, light micrograph
Scalp tissue. Polarised light micrograph of a section through the human scalp. This section shows oblique and transverse sections through hair shafts (yellow-orange)

Background imageHair Follicle Collection: Skin tissue, light micrograph

Skin tissue, light micrograph
Skin tissue. Light micrograph of a transverse section through human skin. The skin is made up of an outer epidermis (pale purple, across top) with hair follicles (deep purple)




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The hair follicle: a microscopic world within our skin. 🌟 Step into the fascinating realm of human hair follicles and skin, where intricate processes unfold to create our luscious locks. In this captivating journey, we explore various aspects that make up this hidden wonderland. Firstly, let's delve into the cross-section of human skin with heat trapped by erect hairs. This illustration showcases how our body reacts to cold temperatures, causing tiny muscles around the hair follicles to contract and raise the hairs on our skin – an instinctive response known as "goosebumps. " Moving on, we encounter the eyelash follicle in stunning detail through scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Witnessing its delicate structure reminds us of nature's precision in crafting even the tiniest features. As we venture deeper into normal cross-sections of the skin in layers, we uncover its complex composition. From epidermis to dermis and intertwined within them – like roots anchoring a tree – are countless hair follicles that nurture each strand from birth until it graces our heads. But not all is smooth sailing; sometimes blemishes arise. A blackhead emerges when excess oil clogs a pore while still exposed to air. On another path lies a papule—a small red bump signaling inflammation beneath the surface—reminding us of our body's constant battle against impurities. Further along this expedition through skin cross sections awaits a pustule—an inflamed lesion filled with pus—a stark reminder that even within beauty lies imperfection. And nearby stands a whitehead—a closed comedo formed when sebum blocks a pore entirely—showcasing yet another facet of this intricate ecosystem. Finally, behold an enchanting diagram illustrating two layers: epidermis and dermis alongside their faithful companion—the hair follicle. Together they form an inseparable bond responsible for maintaining healthy strands throughout life's changes.