Historically hair has always been an important part of our individualism, which today is reflected by a large hair careindustry that can be easily observed in any cosmetic aisle, or by the presenceof high-end beauty companies focused on hair health. There are so many factorswhich determine the health of our hair, and many diseases which progress withdamaged hair or losing hair. Enhancing our understanding of the hair folliclecan contribute to the clinic, research, and future innovation in industry. Thismicro-credential will introduce you to advanced hair anatomy and physiology.This micro-credential is designed to be completed independently, in your own time. This empowers learners to fit this course into their schedules. The course is made up of a series of interactive online lectures, which are complemented by online resources such as papers, videos and transcripts of the lessons.This micro-credential is designed to be completed independently, in your own time. We hope this mode of learning can empower potential students who may be working already in industry or working in part-time jobs with moving hours to be able to fit this course into their schedule. The course is made up of a series of interactive online lectures, which are complemented by online resources such as papers, videos and transcripts of the lessons. This course is 2.5 ECTS and takes approx. 6 weeks to complete the lectures followed by an examination at a set date.

University College Dublin

Healthcare Education and Research

Healthcare and Medicine

Historically hair has always been an important part of our individualism, which today is reflected by a large hair careindustry that can be easily observed in any cosmetic aisle, or

HAIR FOLLICLE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Our skin is a crucial part of our health and others' perceptions of us. With many skin-related diseases, and a booming beauty industry, an enhanced understanding of the skin can contribute to the clinic, research, and future innovation. Developed by experts from the Charles Institute of Dermatology, within the UCD School of Medicine, this micro-credential will introduce you to advanced skin anatomy and physiology, expanding your understanding of the functions and complexity of the body's largest organ. This micro-credential will introduce you to advanced skin anatomy and physiology, which will go a long way in expandingyour understanding of the functions and complexity of the body's largest organ.This micro-credential is designed to be completed independently, in your own time. We hope this mode of learning can empower potential students who may be working already in industry or working in part-time jobs with moving hours to be able to fit this course into their schedule. The course is made up of a series of interactive online lectures, which are complemented by online resources such as papers, videos and transcripts of the lessons. This course is 2.5 ECTS and takes approx. 6 weeks to complete the lectures followed by an examination at a set date.

Our skin is a crucial part of our health and others' perceptions of us. With many skin-related diseases, and a booming beauty industry, an enhanced understanding of the skin can

Skin and Hair Science

Microcreds