Hair Glossary

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Term: Anagen Effluvium

Anagen effluvium refers to hair shedding that arises during the anagen or growth stage of the hair cycle.

This is in contrast to telogen effluvium or hair shedding that arises during the telogen or resting stage of the hair cycle.
Anagen Effluvium Is Tied To Chemotherapy Treatments
Anagen effluvium hair shedding is tied to chemotherpay or radiation treatments for various forms of cancer.

Most chemothrapy drugs work by attacking rapidly dividing cells. Rapid cell replication is one of the hallmarks of cancer; however, hair follicle cells also grow and divide quickly. Consequently, the chemotherapy drugs usually inhibit hair growth.The dose and type of medicine will determine the severity of hair loss. Once the course of chemotherapy has ended, new hair growth may begin after three to 10 weeks

There are four known cycles or phases for human hair.
These include:
Anagen - Growth Phase
Catagen - Transisition Phase
Telogen - Shedding Phase
Exogen - The hair exits the follicle

Active HairTalk Threads

Quick Poll

Daily Hair Tip

A perfect hair knot is one of the simplest ideas to jazz up the back of any hair. The most important part of having a hair knot is that it look immaculate and be pinned securely. If your hair is too short to form a hair knot you can clip on a fake ponytail and twist it into the knot of your choice.

Top Gallery Images

If you could have just one makeover service - what would it be?
	Teeth Whitening
	Hair Extensions
	Lip Plumping
	Liposuction
	Eyelash Extensions
	Sprayon Tanning

View Results