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    GlossaryIsthmus of Hair Follicle

    region between the infundibulum and bulge area of hair follicle

    The isthmus of the hair follicle is a specific region located between the infundibulum (the upper part of the follicle) and the bulge area (where stem cells reside). This section plays a crucial role in the structural integrity and function of the hair follicle, including the anchoring of the hair shaft and the regulation of hair growth cycles.

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