Morphology of the Hair
The hair on a fetus is extremely soft and downy.
What is Lanugo hair.
Anchors hair to the skin cells and is part of the hair located at the bottom of the hair follicle below the surface of the skin.
What is The Root.
Is the transition stage of hair growth. In this stage, mitosis ceases.
What is Catagen.
Most common form of depilation, removes hair at the skins surface level.
What is Shaving.
Very fine, soft hair.
What is Vellus hair.
Defined as the part of the hair located above the surface of the skin.
What is The Shaft.
Growth stage during which new hair is produced.
What is Anagen.
A substance, usually a caustic alkali preparation, used for temporarily removing superfluous hair by dissolving it at the skin level.
What is Depilatory.
Stronger, courser hair found on the head, brows, lashes, genitals, arms, and legs.
What is Terminal hair.
Contains the hair follicle and its appendages. The main structures of the hair unit consists of the follicle, hair root, hair bulb, hair papilla, and the attached arrector pili muscle and sebaceous glands.
What is Pilosebaceous Unit.
The final, or resting stage of hair growth.
What is Telogen.
Also known as Banding, works by using cotton thread that is twisted and rolled along the surface of the skin.
What is Threading.
List 5 major contraindications for waxing.
1) Varicose veins, raised veins, or bruises.
2) Any use of acne medication.
3) Medications that can thin the blood or skin.
4) Moles, scar tissue, skin tags, or warts.
5) Any skin condition that compromises the skin/ skin infections/ rosacea/ sunburns.
The scientific study of hair and its diseases.
What is Trichology.
Thick, club-shaped structure made from epithelial cells that surround the papilla.
What is Hair Bulb.
Excessive hair growth on the face, arms, and legs, especially in women.
What is Hirsutism.
This method uses a mixture of water, sugar, and lemon juice which is heated into a syrup.
What is Sugaring.
Can be applied in the direction of hair growth ONLY.
What is Soft Wax.
A mass of epidermal cells forming a small tube or canal.
What is Hair Follicle.
Attaches to the base pf the hair follicle. This muscle extends from the papillary layer of the dermis and attaches to the follicle.
What is Arrector Pili Muscle.
Excessive growth of hair, characterized by the growth of terminal hair in areas that normally grow vellus hair.
What is Hypertrichosis.
The primary hair removal method, most common epilation method.
What is Waxing.
1) Avoid sun exposure.
2) No exfoliation.
3) Avoid heavy fragrances.
4) Excess heat. No hot showers, hot tubs, or saunas.