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Step-by-step instructions: What happens when you pluck a hair?
When a hair is pulled out, the process begins by applying force to the hair shaft. This force is transmitted to the hair root, which is anchored in the follicle. During uprooting, the root suddenly detaches from the follicle, causing slight trauma to the surrounding tissues. This action can rupture the blood vessels in the follicle, causing slight bleeding and inflammation. The video perfectly illustrates this process and shows the immediate reaction of the skin and follicle to the trauma of uprooting.