In a normal, undisturbed scalp environment, what typical percentage of hairs are found in the resting (telogen) phase?
Answer
About 10% to 15%
Understanding the normal dynamics of the hair cycle is essential context for shock loss. Normally, the scalp maintains a dynamic equilibrium across its hair follicles. Most hairs are actively growing during the anagen phase. Only a small, controlled minority—typically estimated to be between 10% to 15% of all scalp hairs—are naturally in the resting or shedding (telogen) phase at any given time. Surgical trauma, however, acts as an overwhelming biological signal that drastically increases this percentage by forcing healthy anagen hairs to abruptly enter telogen, leading to the temporary, visible shedding experienced by the patient.
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