Telogen is the...

Telogen is the...

• A. Growth phase
• B. Transition phase
• C. Dormant or shedding phase lasting 5-6 weeks
• D. Active growth phase lasting 3 months

Answer: (C)

Telogen is the resting or dormant phase in the hair growth cycle. During this stage the follicle isn’t actively producing new hair, and the strand remains loosely attached until it’s shed. This phase can culminate in noticeable shedding as hair is released and the follicle prepares to re-enter a new growth cycle. The description of it as a dormant or shedding phase captures both its lack of active growth and its shedding aspect, which distinguishes it from the growth phase (anagen) and the transition phase (catagen).

Telogen is the resting or dormant phase in the hair growth cycle. During this stage the follicle isn’t actively producing new hair, and the strand remains loosely attached until it’s shed. This phase can culminate in noticeable shedding as hair is released and the follicle prepares to re-enter a new growth cycle. The description of it as a dormant or shedding phase captures both its lack of active growth and its shedding aspect, which distinguishes it from the growth phase (anagen) and the transition phase (catagen).