Multiple choice

Long-term hair reduction is most effective when hairs are removed in which stage?

  1. anagen

  2. catagen

  3. telogen

  4. the stage of hair growth at removal is irrelevant

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Explanation

The anagen stage is the active growth phase of hair. Removing hair during this stage is most effective for long-term reduction because the hair is attached to the dermal papilla.