The intermittent stage between the growing (anagen) and resting (telogen) phases of the hair growth cycle. In this transitional phase, the follicle stops producing hair and the base of the hair follicle begins to move upwards through the dermis. This phase typically lasts 2-4 weeks. Found on http://www.bernsteinmedical.com/hair-loss/hair-loss-glossary/
A regressing phase of the hair growth cycle during which cell proliferation ceases, the hair follicle shortens, and an anchored club hair is produced. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(kat´ә-jәn) the brief portion of the hair cycle in which growth of the hair (anagen) stops and resting (telogen) begins. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
The end of the active growing phase of the life cycle of the hair. It is a transitional stage between the growing phase (anagen) and the resting stage (telogen). In catagen all growth ceases and the "club" hairs are formed. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21512
Type: Term Pronunciation: kat′ă-jen Definitions: 1. A regressing phase of the hair growth cycle during which cell proliferation ceases, the hair follicle shortens, and an anchored club hair is produced. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=14929
The intermittent stage between the growing (anagen) and resting (telogen) phases of the hair growth cycle. In this transitional phase, the follicle stops producing hair and the base of the hair follicle begins to move upwards through the dermis. This phase typically lasts 2-4 weeks. Found on https://www.bernsteinmedical.com/hair-loss/faq-myths-more/glossary/