Hair Analysis
Which hair texture has the thickest diameter?
Coarse Hair
What are the two parts of a fully grown strand of hair?
the hair root and the hair shaft.
Where is terminal hair found?
Everywhere on your body
What is the average amount of hair strands lost in a day?
35-40
What is Hypertrichosis?
Abnormal hair growth, terminal hair where vellus hair is supposed to be
Which hair density is most likely to suffer from the use of chemicals?
Fine hair
What does the hair follicle hold?
It holds the hair root
How much more vellus hair do women have than men?
around 55%
Why is abnormal hair loss such an issue?
Because it has many emotional side effects
What is Fragilitas crinium another word for?
brittle hair
What is hair porosity?
Hair porosity is the ability to absorb moisture
What do the sebaceous glands do?
They produce an oily substance called sebum which coats the skin and hair.
What are the three phases of hair growth?
the three phases are anagen, catagen, and telogen.
Androgenic alopecia is the loss of hair due to...
genetics, age, and hormones.
What is scabies caused by?
it is caused by a parasite called a “mite.”
What are the four main factors hair analysis consists of?
texture, porosity, elasticity, and density.
What is the cuticle responsible for?
The Cuticle is the outermost layer of hair that is responsible for the shine and smooth feel of healthy hair. It is clear and has a scale or pine cone structure, that protects the hair.
What is the catagen phase also known as?
The transition phase
Excessive shedding due to postpartum alopecia goes for about...
3-9 months
What does headlice cause?
extreme itching and discomfort
What is the average hair density?
The average is “2,200 hair per square inch “ and “100,000 individual hair strands” in total on the head.
What is the arrector pilli and what does it cause sometimes?
The Arrector Pili is a small muscle in the base of the hair follicle, that with certain conditions can cause goosebumps.
At what age does hair growth rapidly decrease?
around 50 years of age
Which hair loss treatment is only used by men, and is an oral prescription?
finasteride
Monilethrix is when the hair...
looks like beads along the shaft