Ch 11 Hair Removal
Across
- 2. electrolysis, direct current (DC) by a probe causing a chemical reaction of lye to destroy follicle
- 5. genetically and ethnically inherited
- 6. designated permanent hair reduction because is dependent on levels of pigment in the hair and skin
- 7. phase, stage of hair growth where the hair detaches from the dermal papilla
- 9. professional and anatomical term for the underarm
- 10. abnormality of function from a birth defect or genetically inherited malfunction
- 11. phase, the final stage of hair growth where the club hair moves up the follicle and is ready to shed
- 12. alternating current (AC) applied by a probe inserted into the follicle to destroy the papilla
Down
- 1. only proven method of hair removal given the designation permanent hair removal by the FDA
- 3. may be caused by stimulation of male androgens at puberty, medications, illness, and stress
- 4. phase, the growth stage during which new hair is produced and is the target phase for hair removal
- 8. scientific study of hair and its diseases
- 10. pathological conditions caused by viruses and bacteria with a series of signs and symptoms