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Trichology |
The study of hair. |
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Follicle |
Hair the hair bulb is formed/ tube-like pocket called the root sheath out of which the hair will grow. |
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Papilla |
Small blood vessels (capillaries) that supply nourishment to the cells it called Germinal matrix |
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Germinal matrix |
The area of the bulb where cell division takes place. |
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Cuticle |
Hard residential layer of protein compared with the soft elastic quality of the cortex |
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Cortex |
Second layer consisting of unique protein structures ( gives hair most of its pigment strength) |
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Cilla |
Technical name for eyelashes. |
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Texture |
Degree of coarseness of fineness in the hair fiber. |
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Density |
Referred to as light, medium, or heavy, judge by the number of active hair follicles per square inch on the scalp. |
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Porosity |
The ability of the hair to stretch and moisture, liquids, and chemicals. |
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Elasticity |
The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original shape without breaking. |
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Albinism |
Total lack of pigmentation in the hair and skin. |
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Vellus |
Short, fine, non pigmented hair found abundantly in women. |
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Catagen |
Brief transitional stage/ when all cell division stops. Last only few weeks. |
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Telogen |
Resting stage when each hair bulb has no attach root sheath 10% to 15% of hair is in this stage lasting 3-4 months. |
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Pityriasis |
(Dandruff disorder) chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking which accumulates on the scalp or galls to the shoulder itchiness, tightness. |
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Scabies |
Red and watery vesicles or pusfilled areas caused by an animal parasite( itch mite) burrowing under the skin. |
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RingWorm |
Red, circular patch of small blisters, caused by vegetable parasite. |
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