How Much Hair Does a Person Grow in a Month?
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Anagen Phase
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Hair growth begins with the anagen phase, which is the longest phase in the three-part process. Lasting for two to six years, the phase involves the dividing and formation of new cells in the hair follicle. As the new cells grow and their numbers increase, the older cells are pushed upwards in the hair follicle.
Catagen Phase
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If you have ever wondered why your hair seems to grow only so long, the catagen phase is the answer. At two to four weeks, the catagen phase is significantly shorter than the previous phase and occurs when cells in the hair follicle grow and divide at a slower rate. Over time, the papilla cells in the hair follicle begin to move upward through the skin, eventually pushing the hair out.
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Telogen Phase
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Telogen phase lasts about two to four months and signifies the beginning of hair regrowth in the body. At this time, a "club" hair, which has a lump of cells on the bottom of the hair follicle, is formed. If you have ever pulled a hair out and noticed a bulb-like structure on the end of the hair, this is the club hair portion. This phase means the hair is no longer growing and can be shed out by natural means or brushed or combed out.
Various Stages of Hair Growth
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At any given time, almost 90 percent of hairs on the head are going through the anagen, or growth, phase. Others are going through the final phases of hair growth, in which hair grows very little. On the whole, hair seems to grow at the rate of 1.25 centimeters or half an inch per month, which equals about six months a year. However, this growth can be influenced by several different factors, including the person's general health, diet and age.
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