folliculization
Folliculization refers to the process by which hair follicles develop and mature. This is a crucial stage in the hair growth cycle, particularly in the development of the pilosebaceous unit, which includes the hair follicle and its associated sebaceous gland. In a broader context, folliculization can also describe the formation and development of other types of follicles, such as ovarian follicles in the female reproductive system.
During hair folliculization, a specialized group of cells within the dermis begins to invaginate and form a
In the context of reproduction, ovarian folliculization involves the development of primordial follicles within the ovary