The normal trichogram of pubic hair

Br J Dermatol. 1979 Oct;101(4):441-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1979.tb00023.x.

Abstract

The parameters of the trichogram of the pubic hair were studied with a previously described technique. Measurements were made on males and on non-pregnant, pregnant and post-partum females. In males and non-pregnant females denisty and rate of growth steadily decrease with age. There was a higher percentage of telogens in women. Hair thickness was not modified. The most important findings are related to pregnancy and post-partum which did not induce any change in the parameters of the trichogram of the public area. These findings indicate a behaviour of the pubic hair different from the scalp and axillary hair.

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aging
  • Anthropometry
  • Child
  • Female
  • Hair / anatomy & histology*
  • Hair / growth & development
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Menopause
  • Middle Aged
  • Pregnancy
  • Puberty