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alopecia

loss of hair

follicles

specialized structures required for hair growth

hair follicles

sacs holding the root of hair fibers

hair papilla

knoblike indentation at bottom of hair follicle containing the blood supply to hair root

lunula

little moon of nail

nail body

skin below the nail - epidermis and dermis (sterile matrix)

onychitis

inflammation of nail matrix