Dog whiskers are longer and thicker than regular hairs, and whisker follicles are larger and contain many more nerve endings.

Pyoderma in dogs is, literally, pus in their skin. It's a bacterial infection of the skin and hair follicles. Pyoderma is the most frequent reason for antibiotic use in dogs.

"Be it a dog or human," says pet advice site WagWalking, "ingrown hairs have many similarities." These hairs are caused by clogged hair follicles and are more common in those with curly hair.

People with dog allergies debate whether there's a difference between dog fur vs. dog hair. There is, but it's not what you think.

Being a stray is no laughing matter: Experts say abandoned dogs experience genuine PTSD A dog who loses their family experiences a deep psychological trauma, from which recovery may not be possible ...

Researchers showed that cells in your hair follicles release important chemical messengers in response to gentle touches to your skin.

“By plucking your hair, you force it to form a new hair. This constant cycling of the hair stresses the hair follicle and may cause that hair to become prematurely gray,” Dr. Honda explains.

What if the secret to curing baldness has been hiding in your hair all along? University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have discovered a little-known group of stem cells in hair ...

Imperial researchers have discovered a hidden mechanism within hair follicles that allow us to feel touch. The findings have been published in Science Advances.

The average human hair is 0.008 centimeter to 0.01 centimeter wide. A piece of paper is about the same width as a strand of your hair. Hair follicles are small spots on your head from which hair ...

By observing mouse hair follicles, scientists discovered an unexpected mechanism of aging. “If I didn’t see it with my own eyes I wouldn't believe it,” one said.

Brushing with the ZoomGroom stimulates the hair follicles, strips away dander, and removes any knots or mats hidden beneath the fur. Turns out the ZoomGroom is a top choice at grooming centers.