Definition: Terminal hairs are the thick pigmented hairs found on the scalp, beard, armpits, and pubic area. The growth of terminal hairs is influenced by hormones, but the growth of vellus hairs is not influenced by hormones.
Terminal Hair
By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com
Updated: September 08, 2007
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