Definition:
Vellus hair is the fine, non-pigmented hair (peach fuzz) that covers the body of children and adults. The growth of vellus hair is not affected by hormones, whereas the growth of terminal hair is affected by hormones.
Vellus Hair
By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com
Updated: September 08, 2007
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