There are two main types of hair on the human body – vellus and terminal. Vellus hairs are the fine, soft hairs that are usually found covering the skin of children and woman. Terminal hairs are thicker, and are found on the head, in the armpits and public area, and on the other parts of the body, especially in men.
Vellus hair
Fine, short vellus hairs are pale-coloured or translucent and grow over most areas of the body.
Terminal hair
Thicker hair on top of the head provides warmth and gives cover from the sun.
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