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catagen

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catagen /cat·a·gen/ (kat´ah-jen) the brief portion in the hair cycle in which growth (anagen) stops and resting (telogen) starts.
cat·a·gen (kt-jn, -jn)
n.
A transitional phase of the hair cycle between growth and resting of the hair follicle.

catagen,
the brief portion of the hair cycle in which growth of the hair (anagen) stops and resting (telogen) begins.

catagen
a transitional stage in the cycle of hair growth between active growth (anagen) and resting (telogen).


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Anagen can last for a few weeks to a decade, catagen for 14 to 21 days, and telogen for 1 to 3 months.
 
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