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Altered Hair Growth

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Genetics and hormones determine hair growth patterns. It can also be determined by age and gender. As men age they may have a receding hairline however women would be more likely to have thinning hair. During puberty boys and girls start growing terminal hair in the pubic area and under arms which is determined by hormones. Body hair grows to a short length than head hair. Altered hair growth can be caused by hirsutism. There are different stages of hair growth; anagen, catagen and telogen. Anagen is the first and longest stage of hair growth. It is where the newly formed hair continues to grow. Catagen is the next stage, when the growth of the hair stops. Telogen is the last stage. A new hair is formed in the follicle and the hair that has

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