Location and Fine Structure of Melanocytes in Human Fetal Scalp Hair Follicles

    March 2009 in “ Chinese Journal of Dermatology ”
    Ruzhi Zhang, Zhu Wen-yuan, Li Wan … Congjun Jiang
    Studysummary This study observed that melanocytes in the outer root sheath of fetal scalp hair follicles may act as stem cells, showing rapid proliferation but immature function and morphology in culture.
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