Hair Follicle Cell

Various cell types within the hair follicle, including keratinocytes, melanocytes, and stem cells, responsible for hair growth, pigmentation, and regeneration.

Key Functions:

• Produces hair shaft (keratinocytes).
• Provides hair pigmentation (melanocytes).
• Undergoes cyclical growth and regeneration.
• Anchors hair to the skin.

Interacting Systems & Components:

• Skin (located in)
• Keratinocyte (component of)
• Melanocyte (component of)
• Stem Cell (contains)
• Integumentary System (component of)