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13 Cards in this Set
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1. What is the definition of Trichology?
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The scienfic study of hair and it's diseases.
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2. Define the structure of the hair follicle.
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Mass of epidermal cells into the dermis forming a tube.
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3. Define the bulb.
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Fits over and covers the dermal papilla.
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4. Define the papilla.
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Cone shaped elevation at the base of the follicle fits onto the bulb.
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5. Define the Arrector pili muscle.
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Make the hair stand straight up.
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6. Define sebaceous glands.
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Oil ducts attached to the follicles are for lubricating the skin and hair.
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7. What is the hair found on the the fetus and is extremely soft?
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Lanugo
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8. Name the three stages of hair growth and describe.
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Anagen-the growth stage which new hair is produced.
Catagen- the falling out stage Telogen-final, resting stage |
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9. What is Hyperthrichosis?
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Excessive hair growth where hair does not normally grow.
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10. Define electolysis.
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the permentant removal of hair by mean of electricy.
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11. What is a depilatory?
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A caustic alkali preparation for temporary removal of hair dissolving at the skin level.
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12. Who long should the hair be before waxing?
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1/4 inch.
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13. What are the two types of wax?
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Hard and soft(strip)
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