(tel´o-jәn) the quiescent or resting phase of the hair cycle, following catagen. At this stage the hair has become a club hair and does not grow further. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
The resting phase of the life cycle of the hair. This phase lasts for 3-4 months and ends as new hairs (anagen) emerge and push out the old telogen hairs which is was causes shedding to occur. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21512