Trichology

Question 1

*refer to hair growth diagram

Label the hair root structure and diagram

Answer 1

Include epidermis, hair follicle, hair bulb, dermal papilla, hair shaft, hair root, sebaceous gland, arrector papilla

Question 2

Layers of the hair?

Answer 2

(inner to outer) medulla, cortex, cuticle

Question 3

Describe the hair growth cycle (anagen, catagen, and telogen)

Answer 3

Anagen: Hair grows, and is attached to the dermal papilla (nerve and blood supply, gives nutrients)

Catagen: Hair becomes detached from dermal papilla

Telogen: Hair begins to fall out

Question 4

Vellus hair? (types of hair)

Answer 4

Short, fine, downy. Found in places that are normally
considered hairless, like the forehead- except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet

Question 5

Terminal hair? (types of hair)

Answer 5

Long and soft. Legs, scalp, arms, body

Question 6

Lanugo hair? (types of hair)

Answer 6

Grows on fetuses

Question 7

3 methods of highlighting?

Answer 7

Foil, balayage, cap

Question 8

Paraffin wax benefits?

Answer 8

• Relaxing
• Helps with tough, working hands (arthritis)
• Nourishes skin