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Skin and hair are not made of the same material, but they share a common protein called keratin. Skin is composed of multiple layers, primarily made up of cells, lipids, and collagen, while hair is a fibrous structure primarily consisting of keratin. Both serve protective functions, but their structures and compositions differ significantly.
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Is a hair a living thing?
No, a single hair strand is not a living thing. Hair is made up of keratinized cells that are produced by hair follicles in the skin, but once it emerges from the skin it is considered dead tissue.
Is hair considered dead skin?
No, hair is not considered dead skin. Hair is made up of a protein called keratin, while skin is made up of different layers of cells. Hair grows from hair follicles in the skin, but it is not the same as the skin itself.
What is your nails made out of?
Dead skin cells. Same as hair.
How is hair associated to skin?
because your hair is dead skin cells, like your skin is. ____________ Skin, hair, and nails are all made up of the protein, keratin, and have a pH of 4.5 to 5.5. Basically, they are all the same.
Are nails and hair are related to skin?
yes _________ Nails, Hair and Skin are all made up of the same protein, Keratin. Each has a pH of 4.5 to 5.5.
What is your hair made out of?
Hair is made out ofdead skin
Are hair roots the same thing as hair follicles?
The root of a human hair is the part of the hair that is normally out of sight beneath the skin.The follicle is part of the skin (the layer called the epidermis) that is folded in below the skin surface and holds the swollen base (the bulb) of the root of the hair. Almost, but not quite. The hair root is the base of the hair that is alive and growing, and it lives in a protected pouch called a hair follicle.
What doesnt belong skin hair nails or teeth?
Teeth do not belong because they are not made of the same protein (keratin) as skin, hair, and nails.
What protein is the hair and skin made up of?
Hair is made of keratin
Can you use hair removal cream on your crotch?
Hair is basically made of the same sort of cells as skin. Depilatory cream works by dissolving hair. This is not a problem where the skin is thick and tough, but can be a problem for the delicate stuff "down there." Be careful!
What is hair made up of?
Hair is made up of a protein called keratin, which is produced by hair follicles in the skin.
Is hair made up of dead skin?
no...it is made from calcium
