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1
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What is telogen

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The resting or inactive phase.

Hair follicle is about one-third the size of its anagen hair follicle

2
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What is a Cartagena

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Changing or transitional phase.

Hair follicle separates from its dermal papilla hair shortens to about one-third is former length

3
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What is terminal hair

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Longer, coarser and darker. Most commonly found on the scalp, axillae( underarm) and pubic area.

4
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What is vellum hair

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Soft, fine, shallow and often colourless

5
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Formation of hair follicles

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Formed before birth

6
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What is an anagen

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Growing or active phase.
It is the longest stage
May last for years on areas such as the scalp