At the base of the hair follicle are sensory nerve fibers that wrap
around each hair bulb. Bending the hair stimulates the nerve
endings allowing a person to feel that the hair has been moved. One
of the main functions of hair is to act as a sensitive touch
receptor. Sebaceous glands are also associated with each hair
follicle that produce an oily secretion to help condition the hair
and surrounding skin.
Review Date: 10/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
