Hair Stages Flashcards
1
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What is telogen
A
The resting or inactive phase.
Hair follicle is about one-third the size of its anagen hair follicle
2
Q
What is a Cartagena
A
Changing or transitional phase.
Hair follicle separates from its dermal papilla hair shortens to about one-third is former length
3
Q
What is terminal hair
A
Longer, coarser and darker. Most commonly found on the scalp, axillae( underarm) and pubic area.
4
Q
What is vellum hair
A
Soft, fine, shallow and often colourless
5
Q
Formation of hair follicles
A
Formed before birth
6
Q
What is an anagen
A
Growing or active phase.
It is the longest stage
May last for years on areas such as the scalp
