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Structure &b Function

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Definition
Hair shaft   protrudes from the skin  
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Hair root   beneath the surface of the skin  
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Hair follicle   tubular sac that holds hair fiber  
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Melanocyte   presence of melanin  
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Alopecia   May result from heredity, disease, injury or medical treatment  
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Epilation/Depilation   removal of hair by the roots  
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Nails   plates made up of hard keratin  
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Lunula   base of nails (whitish half moon  
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Cuticle   narrow band surrounding nail  
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Adiposis   Excessive accumulation of body fat  
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Dermatitis   inflammation of the skin  
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Dermabrasion   remove acne scars and marks using abrasive products  
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Hidrosis   production and secretion of sweat  
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Ichthyosis   dryness and peeling  
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Keratosis   skin lesion covered by horny layer of tissue  
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Liposuction   Fat removal through tubes  
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Melanoma   malignancy from melanin cells  
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Mycosis   fungus condition  
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Onychotomy   Incision into the nail  
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Pilocystic   skin cyst with hair in it  
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Seborrhea   excessive sebum  
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Steatitis   inflammation of fatty tissue  
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Trichopathy   Hair disease  
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Xanthoma   yellow growth or discoloration of the skin  
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Xeroderma   Excessive dryness of the skin  
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