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Question 1
What are the three phases of the hair growth cycle in order?
Answer: Anagen (growth), catagen (transition), and telogen (resting/shedding).
Question 2
During which phase of the hair growth cycle is hair removal by waxing most effective?
Answer: Anagen (active growth) phase, because the hair is attached to the papilla and can be removed from the root.
Question 3
What is the term for abnormal hair growth on areas of the body where hair is not normally found?
Answer: Hypertrichosis — excessive hair growth beyond what is considered normal for a person's age, sex, or ethnicity.
Question 4
What is hirsutism, and how does it differ from hypertrichosis?
Answer: Hirsutism is excessive hair growth in women in androgen-dependent areas (face, chest) due to hormonal causes, while hypertrichosis is generalized excessive hair growth unrelated to androgens.
Question 5
What part of the hair follicle is responsible for hair growth and must be destroyed for permanent hair removal?
Answer: The dermal papilla, which supplies nutrients and blood to the hair follicle.