A deviation from the normal proportion of terminal to vellus hairs.
Comment:
Scalp hairs comprise large terminal hairs and small vellus hairs. Terminal hairs are conspicuous and exceed 0.03 mm in diameter and 1 cm in length, and may be pigmented and medullated. Vellus hairs are inconspicuous and are 0.03 mm or less in diameter and less than 1 cm in length and lack melanin and medulla.