Which stage directly follows the active growing stage in the hair growth cycle?

Which stage directly follows the active growing stage in the hair growth cycle?

• A. Anagen
• B. Catagen
• C. Telogen
• D. Exogen

Answer: (B)

Hair grows in a cycle: Anagen is the active growth phase, during which the follicle actively produces hair. The stage that follows is Catagen, a short transitional phase in which growth ends and the follicle shrinks. After Catagen comes Telogen, the resting phase, and then Exogen, the shedding phase. So the direct next stage after the active growing phase is Catagen.

Hair grows in a cycle: Anagen is the active growth phase, during which the follicle actively produces hair. The stage that follows is Catagen, a short transitional phase in which growth ends and the follicle shrinks. After Catagen comes Telogen, the resting phase, and then Exogen, the shedding phase. So the direct next stage after the active growing phase is Catagen.