parts of the hair
How hair ACTS
diseases and disorders
hair facts
affects and effects
100
the outer covering of the hair shaft
What is cuticle?
100
the hardening process that forms the 3 layers of the hair
What is keratinization?
100
abnormal coverage of hair growth
What is hypertrichosis
100
where the bulk of melanin is found
What is cortex?
100
brown/black hair
What is eumelanin?
200
the central core of the hair shaft
What is medulla?
200
degree of coarseness or fineness
What is texture
200
red circular patches caused by vegetable parasite
What is ringworm
200
lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin
What is albinism?
200
where light colored hair has melanin
What is cortex only
300
root sheath found in straight hair
What is round or oval
300
number of hairs per square inch
What is density
300
red, watery vesicles, or pus filled areas caused by animal parasites
What is scabies
300
eyelash hair
What is cilia?
300
non-medical options for hair loss
What is wigs or toupees
400
bundles called melanosomes are formed by this
What is melanocytes
400
What is elasticity
400
pediculosis capitis
What is head lice
400
severe cases of split ends need this
What is to be cut off
400
water that contains minerals and does not allow shampoo to lather freely
What is hard water
500
long, thick, pigmented hair
What is terminal
500
hairs ability to absorb moisture or liquids
What is porosity
500
excessive pulling, twisting of hair, or chemical damage
What is traumatic alopicia
500
7 to 12
What is layers of cuticle on the hair strand
500
massage using heavy kneading and rolling movements
What is petrissage
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