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GlossaryVibrissa Follicles

specialized hair follicles producing sensitive whiskers in mammals

Vibrissa follicles, also known as whisker follicles, are specialized hair follicles found in mammals that produce long, stiff hairs called vibrissae or whiskers. These follicles are highly innervated, meaning they have a rich supply of nerve endings, which makes them extremely sensitive to touch and helps animals detect their surroundings, navigate in the dark, and sense nearby objects.

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research Promotion of Hair Growth by Ginseng Radix on Cultured Mouse Vibrissal Hair Follicles

59 citations , August 2003 in “Phytotherapy Research”

Ginseng, especially red ginseng, helps hair grow by increasing blood flow and energy to hair roots.

research Role of Hair Papilla Cells in Induction and Regeneration Processes of Hair Follicles

57 citations , November 1998 in “Wound Repair and Regeneration”

Hair papilla cells can create and regenerate hair bulbs under the right conditions.

research Morphogenesis and Renewal of Hair Follicles from Adult Multipotent Stem Cells

949 citations , January 2001 in “Cell”

Adult mouse skin contains stem cells that can create new hair, skin, and oil glands.

research Diversity of Vibrissal Follicle Anatomy in Cetaceans

6 citations , July 2021 in “The anatomical record”

Different whale and dolphin species have unique whisker follicle structures, suggesting they might use their whiskers in various ways.

research Glandular Metaplasia of Hair Follicles and Other Responses to Vitamin A Excess in Cultures of Rodent Skin

77 citations , April 1968 in “Development”

Excess vitamin A can cause hair follicles to change into gland-like structures.

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