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Vellus Hair

By Heather Brannon, MD, About.com

Updated: September 08, 2007

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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.

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