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where are hair follicles located in the skin
The hair follicles are located in the dermal layer of the skin.
what do hair follicles do
The hair follicle regulates hair growth via a complex interaction between hormones, neuropeptides and immune cells.
are there any diseases that affect the hair follicles
Well known diseases of the hair follicle include alopecia or hair loss, hirsutism or excess hair growth and lupus erythematosus.
are the follicles everywhere on the body
The skin of the palms and soles do not have hair follicles whereas skin of the scalp, forearms, legs and genitalia have abundant hair follicles.

Question: are the follicles part of a larger structure
Self-contained rewrite: are hair follicles part of a larger structure