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    GlossaryHyphae

    long, thread-like structures forming the body of fungi

    Hyphae are the long, thread-like structures that make up the body of a fungus. They grow and branch out to form a network called mycelium, which absorbs nutrients from the environment. In the context of hair and scalp health, certain fungal infections, such as ringworm, involve hyphae invading the skin and hair follicles, potentially leading to hair loss or alopecia.

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