What change occurs to hair follicles with aging?

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What change occurs to hair follicles with aging?

With aging, hair follicles become less active. The hair-growth cycle slows: the growth phase shortens and the follicles shrink, producing finer, slower-growing hair and a noticeable reduction in hair density. Follicles don’t disappear or multiply during aging; they lose activity, leading to thinning rather than increased growth or complete loss.

With aging, hair follicles become less active. The hair-growth cycle slows: the growth phase shortens and the follicles shrink, producing finer, slower-growing hair and a noticeable reduction in hair density. Follicles don’t disappear or multiply during aging; they lose activity, leading to thinning rather than increased growth or complete loss.

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