Hair Structure Terms Crossword
This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Nursing & Healthcare Careers has 15 clues. Answers range from 5 to 18 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
Description
abnormal hair loss
units that are joined together end to end by peptide bonds to form the polypeptide chains that compromise proteins
growth phase in the hair cycle in which a new hair shaft is created
middle layer of the hair
tuft of the hair that stands straight up
the number of individual hair strands found on 1 square inch of the scalp
localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle
melanin that gives brown or black color to the hair
a highly contagious disease caused by mites that burrow under the skin
tiny grains of pigment in the cortex that gives natural color to the hair
melanin that provides natural hair colors from red and ginger to yellow and blonde tones
technical term for split ends
hair that forms in a circular pattern, as on the crown
dry, sulfur yellow, cup like crusts on the scalp in tinea favosa or favus
temporary hair loss experienced at the conclusion of a pregnancy
