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Glossary of Terms
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This page contains a glossary of commonly used terms in hair restoration.
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Telogen
This is the resting phase of the hair cycle. See anagen and catagen for other phases of the hair cycle.
Testosterone
A predominantly male hormone which promotes the development of male characteristics
Topically
Means to apply directly onto the skin
Traction Alopecia
Traction Alopecia refers to hair loss which occurs due to traction being placed on hair. Traction alopecia is commonly seen with braids, pony tails and other hairstyles which cause tension on the scalp.
Transection
Describes damage to hair follicles that can decrease survival after transplantation
Trichotillomania
A compulsion to pull out one’s own hair
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