Name the three main growth phases of the hair
follicle.
On average, how long is the telogen phase?
What is melanogenesis?
This module covered the basics of the hair growth cycles. The importance of this will be seen more fully when we look at hair removal methods. In the next module we will have a closer look at the fascinating story of the initial development of a hair follicle.
Name the three main growth phases of the hair
follicle. - anagen
(growth), catagen, telogen (rest)
On average, how long is the telogen phase? - 30 to 90 days
What is melanogenesis? - pigment formation