Hair Anatomy

Question 1

Vellus

Answer 1

Very fine peach fuzz on most of our body. Shallow follicle and 2-4 mm in length.
They can change into terminal hairs when exorcised to increased levels of androgen (male) hormones, puberty, aging, medications, and certain disorders

Question 2

Anagen

Answer 2

Growth phase of hair

Question 3

Catagen

Answer 3

Recession/transition phase of hair

Question 4

Telogen

Answer 4

Resting/dormant phase of hair

Question 5

Hirsutism

Answer 5

Effects only women. Excessive hair growth in male pattern

Question 6

Hypertrochosis

Answer 6

Excessive hair growth or distribution anywhere on the body males for females

Question 7

PCOS

Answer 7

Levels of estrogen and progesterone are out of balance.

Question 8

PCOS is not a contraindication

Answer 8

True

Question 9

PRE/PRO OP RESTRICTIONS

Answer 9

2 day NO elevation in hr or bp
2 weeks NO acids, retinol, Botox, photosensitive medicine anything corrective
4 weeks NO sun exposure waxing tweezing tannin beds, spray tan, chemical peels PDO threads , deems fillers

Question 10

Intermediate

Answer 10

Thin hair with some pigmentation between vellus and terminal

Question 11

Terminal

Answer 11

Longer thicker and darker hair. Supported by a deep follicle and can grow very long depending on location. Legs, pubic, head, aculla, arms and legs

Question 12

Hair follicle

Answer 12

Tunnel like sac that begins at the epidermis and surrounds and supports structure and growth of the hair. Produces vellus hair

Question 13

Hair bulb

Answer 13

Living cells that constantly divide to build and grow the hair. Where you can find melanocytes that produce melanin that gives the hair its color

Question 14

Hair Bulge

Answer 14

Middle section of the hair follicle just below the arrector puli muscle.