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terminal (dark) hairs growing on the forearm It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between vellus and terminal hairs. (Left) These are terminal (dark) hairs growing on the forearm
(Right) Fine vellus hair on the body Fine vellus hair on the body
Vellus hairs on a woman's chin

Vellus hairs on a woman's chin. These are normal when female hormones decline, hairs on the chin can grow as strongly as terminal hairs

 

Certain powerful drugs can make hair grow strongly: this man was bald, but following drug treatment he has vigorous hair growth on his scalp and chest

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