Cycle Of Hair Growth And Information about Follicles.
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Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle and Follicles
Summary
Hair grows approximately 1 cm per month, following a three-phase cycle. Follicles replenish throughout our lives, with growth phases genetically determined.
Keywords
Hair cycle, growth, follicles, anagen, catagen, telogen, medical.
Article
At any given time, about 90% of the hair on our scalp is actively growing, while the remaining 10% is in a resting phase. Typically, hair grows for two to four years in men and four to six years in women.
Internal Structure of Hair
Hair begins its journey deep within a follicle and emerges through the scalp. External factors like shampooing, conditioning, and sun exposure do not affect the growth rate.
The Three Phases of Hair Growth
1. Anagen Phase: Lasts around 1,000 days (approximately 3 years). This is the active growth phase.
2. Catagen Phase: A transitional phase lasting about 10 days, where growth ceases, and no pigment is produced.
3. Telogen Phase: Lasts roughly 3 months, marking the resting and shedding of hair.
The Anagen phase duration is genetically determined and influences hair length. Seasonal changes affect growth, with hair growing more quickly in winter.
Follicles and Hair Production
Humans have around 100,000 hair follicles on their scalp. These follicles can regenerate hair around 20 times over a person’s lifetime. While newborns' hair grows uniformly, follicles begin producing hair at varying times as we age.
Plucking a hair doesn't damage the follicle; it simply starts producing a new hair. As we age, hair shedding, particularly on the top of the head, becomes more noticeable. Hair grows at specific angles, influenced over time by combing habits.
Conclusion
Hair grows slowly, requiring careful maintenance to prevent shedding and preserve its health.
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