anagen
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"This is because the length of our hair is determined by the length of the anagen phase."
From Salon • Jul. 30, 2021
This can happen when hair follicles in the anagen phase prematurely progress to the telogen phase and result in abnormal hair loss two to three months later.
From New York Times • Feb. 3, 2020
"These long dark hairs are likely in a longer anagen phase than the rest of the hairs," Lipner explained.
From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2016
The first is the anagen phase, during which cells divide rapidly at the root of the hair, pushing the hair shaft up and out.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
At the end of this phase, which lasts about 2 to 4 months, another anagen phase begins.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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