“Earliest changes in the hair follicle occur when the follicular canal becomes blocked with abnormally keratinized desquamating cells.”

“Then, a fluid-filled space develops, to form the antrum of a tertiary follicle.”

“If the plugged follicle, or comedo, stays beneath the skin, it is called a closed comedo and produces a white bump called a whitehead.”

“Dissecting cellulitis, lichen planopilaris, and folliculitis decalvans also may cause scarring alopecia.”

“You may be suffering from a condition known as folliculitis, which is caused by Pseudomonas bacteria in hot tubs and whirlpool baths.”

“Warm compresses, topical antiseptics, and antibacterial soap may help in patients with folliculitis.”

“Immunohistochemical studies revealed lambda light chain restriction in the neoplastic follicles.”

“Around puberty, our apocrine glands kick into action, releasing thick secretions into hair follicles.”

“Deer remove the whole flower or the full complement of follicles plus the receptacle, leaving only the cut pedicel.”