Anagen (growth phase): Most hair is growing at any given time. Each hair spends several years in this phase. Catagen (transitional phase): Over a few weeks, hair growth slows and the hair follicle shrinks. Telogen (resting phase): Over months, hair growth stops and the old hair detaches from the hair follicle.
Definition of phylactic - A medicinal substance or remedy that protects from disease, toxicity, or infection. Definition of phylactic - A medicinal substance or remedy that protects from disease, toxicity, or infection.
pherÂ·oÂ·mone. A chemical that is secreted by an animal and influences the behavior or development of other animals of the same species. For example, the male and female of many species establish territory and attract mates by means of pheromones.