Across
- 6. Number of active follicles per square inch on the scalp
- 7. The hair's ability to stretch and return to shape without breaking
- 9. Brown/black pigment in hair
- 11. The process in which cells change their shape, dry out and form keratin protein
- 15. Innermost layer of hair, can be missing in fine or blonde hair
- 19. The muscle responsible for goosebumps
- 20. Vegetable parasite; causes circular patches of blisters
- 22. The study of hair
- 23. Resting stage of hair growth
- 24. Gland that produces sebum
Down
- 1. A person who has a total lack of pigmentation.
- 2. Outermost layer of hair, overlap like shingles on a roof
- 3. chronic scalp condition with excessive flaking; accumulates on scalp or falls to shoulders
- 4. Also called honeycomb ringworm;characterized by dry, yellow encrusted areas on the scalp..STINKS!
- 5. Parasite that burrows under the skin causing red watery vesicles or pus filled areas
- 8. Brief transitional stage of hair growth
- 10. Infestation of this parasite on the scalp causes itching and eventual infection
- 12. Forms when sebum and sweat combine on skins surface
- 13. Degree of coarseness or fineness of the hair
- 14. Inner layer of hair, responsible for elasticity and strength
- 16. The pigment that gives hair its color
- 17. Red/yellow pigment in hair
- 18. Shape of the follicle in straight hair
- 21. Active or growing stage of hair growth