Archive for June 2005

Exogen, the shedding phase of the hair cycle-Kurt Stenn, M.D.Director of Skin Biology Research CenterRW Johnson Pharmaceutical Research InstituteSkillman, NJ Hair serves the functions of camouflage, communication and protection from heat loss, trauma, infestation and sunlight. Inherent in hair growth is the ability to shed, thus cleansing the skin surface of adherent insects, bacteria, fungi…