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EC Hair Growth and Follicle Anatomy Flashcards

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  1. Hirsutism in women is defined as excess hair growth in a pattern typical of which group?

    Answer: Males

    Hirsutism refers to excess hair growth in women following a male-pattern distribution, often caused by elevated androgens.

  2. What is the primary chemical component that makes up the hair shaft?

    Answer: Keratin

    Hair is primarily composed of keratin, a fibrous structural protein produced by keratinocytes in the hair matrix.

  3. Which layer of the hair shaft provides strength and pigmentation?

    Answer: Cortex

    The cortex is the middle layer of the hair shaft that provides strength, elasticity, and contains most of the pigment.

  4. What is the typical duration of the anagen phase for eyebrow hairs compared to scalp hairs?

    Answer: Eyebrow anagen is shorter (months) vs. scalp anagen (years)

    Eyebrow hairs have a shorter anagen phase of a few months, while scalp hairs can remain in anagen for 2–7 years.

  5. A distorted or curved follicle is most commonly caused by which practice?

    Answer: Waxing or tweezing over time

    Repeated waxing or tweezing can distort the follicle shape, making probe insertion more challenging during electrolysis.

  6. The sebaceous gland attached to a hair follicle secretes which substance?

    Answer: Sebum

    Sebaceous glands secrete sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the hair shaft and skin surface.

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