root of hair is present in which region of skin

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habiburrahman
09/16/2010 - 19:03
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Amol Dhiaman

Wed, 01/19/2011 - 05:33

Dermal papilla (DP) is the part which directs and dictates the embryonic generation of a hair follicle and it also retains this instructive ability throughout the life of the hair follicle. It is present in the subcutaneous fat area below dermis. This part represent the root of the hair. Reference http://www.keratin.com/aa/aa007.shtml With Regards Amol Dhiman Team GLORY