Hair follicles originate in the dermis and result in hair growth. Occasionally hair follicles become infected.

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The middle layer of skin that contains connective tissue along with structures such as blood vessels, muscles, and nerves.

Dermis

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Hair follicles

Two types of glands are present within the Dermis:
- Sweat glands
- Sebaceous glands

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