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1
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Benefits to pre shaving before treatment.

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Not as time consuming
More effective because hairs are not connected to the dermal papilla
Less surface damage
Treats anagen hairs
Less pain and sensitivity due to deeper insertions

2
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Name the three layers of hair

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Medulla
Cortex
Cuticle

3
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Definition of medulla

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The inner layer formed only in terminal hairs. Much of the medulla is air.

4
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Definition of context

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The middle layer and major portion of the hair shaft

5
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Definition of cuticle

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The outer layer made up of clear, transparent cells forming a single layer of overlapping flattened cells