Telogens

Telogens represent the final stage in the hair growth cycle. This phase is characterized by the hair follicle entering a resting period. During telogen, the hair itself has completed its growth and is no longer actively developing. The follicle becomes dormant, and the hair is essentially detached from its blood supply and the matrix responsible for generating new hair. This resting phase can last for several months, with its duration varying among individuals and different body areas. At the end of telogen, the hair will eventually be shed, making way for a new hair to begin its growth cycle. This shedding is a normal and natural part of hair renewal. The proportion of hairs in the telogen phase can fluctuate, and an increase in telogen hairs is often associated with certain types of hair loss.