Chapter 18 - Hair Removal

Question 1

Anagen

Answer 1

First stage of hair growth during which new hair is produced

Question 2

Catagen

Answer 2

2nd transition stage of hair growth. In the catagen stage, the hair shaft grows upward and detaches itself from the bulb

Question 3

Depilation

Answer 3

Process of removing hair at skin level

Question 4

Depilatory

Answer 4

Substance - usually a caustic alkali preparation. Used for temporarily removing superfluous hair by dissolving it at skin level

Question 5

Electrolysis

Answer 5

Removal of hair by with an electric current that destroys the hair root

Question 6

Epilation

Answer 6

Removes hair from the follicles - waxing or tweezing

Question 7

Hair Bulb

Answer 7

Swelling at the base of the follicle that provides the hair with nourishment. It’s a thick club shape structure that forms the lower part of the hair root

Question 8

Hair Follicle

Answer 8

Mass of epidermis cells forming a small tube or canal. Tube like depression or pocket in the skin that contains the hair root

Question 9

Hair Papilla

Answer 9

Cone shaped elevations at the base of the follicle that fits into the hair bulb. The papillae are filled with tissue that contains the blood vessels and cells necessary for hair growth and follicle nourishment