Terminaalihiuksiksi

Terminaalihiuksiksi is a Finnish term that describes the final stage of hair loss. It refers to the smallest, thinnest, and often unpigmented hairs that remain on the scalp when a person is experiencing significant hair thinning or baldness. These hairs are typically vellus hairs, which are fine and downy, in contrast to the thicker, pigmented terminal hairs that characterize healthy, full hair growth.

The progression to this stage usually involves a miniaturization process, where terminal hair follicles gradually shrink over time. This shrinkage can be influenced by genetic factors, hormonal changes, or certain medical conditions. As follicles miniaturize, they produce progressively finer hairs, and eventually, may stop producing hair altogether. The presence of only these very fine hairs on the scalp is a clear indicator of advanced hair loss.

While "terminaalihiuksiksi" specifically denotes the presence of these terminal-stage miniaturized hairs, the underlying causes of hair loss, such as androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness), are often the driving force. Understanding this stage is important in assessing the extent of hair loss and considering potential treatment options, although treatments are often more effective when started before the hair reaches this terminal, miniaturized state. The visual appearance is one of sparsity and a lack of substantial hair coverage on affected areas.