Telogen

Definition

Telogen is the resting phase in the hair growth cycle, during which hair growth stops and the hair follicle rests before the hair eventually falls out. This phase typically lasts for about 2 to 4 months before a new hair begins to grow from the same follicle.

Related terms

Anagen: The anagen phase is the active growth phase of hair follicles where cells are dividing rapidly to produce new hair.

Catagen: The catagen phase is a transitional stage following anagen, lasting around 2 weeks, during which the hair follicle shrinks and detaches from its blood supply.

Hair Follicle:

A dynamic organ found in mammalian skin, responsible for producing and anchoring each individual hair