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What is the primary function of hair in many mammals?
What is the primary function of hair in many mammals?
- To provide thermal insulation and thermoregulation
- To serve as a sensory organ (correct)
- To enhance social and sexual roles
- To aid in pheromone dissemination
What is the classification of individuals with excessive hair in undesirable locations due to genetics or medical conditions?
What is the classification of individuals with excessive hair in undesirable locations due to genetics or medical conditions?
- Hypertrichosis
- Trichosis
- Hirsutism (correct)
- Hypertichosis
What is the most recent method of hair removal mentioned in the text?
What is the most recent method of hair removal mentioned in the text?
- Electrolysis
- Topically applied eflornithine 13.9% (correct)
- Waxing
- Shaving
What was widely used in the early twentieth century for facial hair removal in women?
What was widely used in the early twentieth century for facial hair removal in women?
What is the ranking of laser hair removal among non-surgical cosmetic practices?
What is the ranking of laser hair removal among non-surgical cosmetic practices?
What is the primary reason why lasers using ablative techniques are not commonly used for hair removal today?
What is the primary reason why lasers using ablative techniques are not commonly used for hair removal today?
What was the wavelength of the red light emitted by the first working laser developed by Maiman?
What was the wavelength of the red light emitted by the first working laser developed by Maiman?
What was the significance of the theory of selective photothermolysis in laser-tissue interaction?
What was the significance of the theory of selective photothermolysis in laser-tissue interaction?
What is the significance of the thermal relaxation time (TRT) in laser-tissue interaction?
What is the significance of the thermal relaxation time (TRT) in laser-tissue interaction?
What was the first FDA-approved laser for hair removal in the United States?
What was the first FDA-approved laser for hair removal in the United States?
