HAIR STRUCTURE
HAIR GROWTH/LOSS
DISORDERS/INFECTIONS
HAIR/SCALP ANALYSIS
OTHER COOL STUFF
100
composed of elongated cells
What is cortex
100
the shape of the hair strand
What is wave pattern
100
technical term for a boil
What is furuncle
100
the number of individual hairs per square inch
What is density
100
hair that forms in a circular pattern
What is whorl
200
tube-like depression or pocket, contains the hair root.
What is hair follicle
200
the phase that only lasts 1-2 weeks
What is catagen
200
the naturally occurring fungus that can cause symptoms f dandruff when out of control
What is malassezia
200
the ability for the hair to stretch and return without breaking.
What is elasticity
200
technical term for dandruff
What is pityriasis
300
thickened, club-shaped structure that forms the lower part of the hair root.
What is hair bulb
300
short, fine, unpigmented hair
What is vellus
300
technical term for split ends
What is trichoptilosis
300
porous hair has a raised cuticle and easily absorbs moisture. this is called what?
What is hydrophillic
300
type of melanin that gives blondes to redheads pigment
What is pheomelanin
400
amino acids are made out of what 5 elements?
What is carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen and sulfur
400
an autoimmune disorder that causes the follicles to be attached by the person's immune system
What is alopecia areata
400
technical term for beaded hair
What is monilethrix
400
which natural hair color has the most density? least?
What is most- blonde 140,000 least- red 80,000
400
name the 3 types of side bonds, if the are weak or strong and how they are broken
What is hydrogen= weak, heat or water salt= weak, changes in pH disulfide= strong, perms/relaxers
500
link polypeptide chains together
What is side bonds
500
what are the two FDA approved products for hair growth?
What is minoxidil & finasteride
500
dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp
What is tinea favosa
500
the diameter of the individual hair strand.
What is texture
500
technical term for knotted hair
What is trichorrhexis nodosa
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