Laser Hair Removal Glossary by Letter

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Calcium thioglycolate

The active dissolving ingredient in many cream depilatories.

Catagen

A brief middle stage in the hair growth cycle, between active (anagen) and inactive (telogen) stages. In catagen all growth ceases and the "club" hairs are formed.

Cathode

A negative electrode in a cell or circuit.

Chemical depilatories

A powder or cream that dissolve hair above the surface of the skin. Some find these products very irritating to the skin.

ChillTip

A patented contact cooling device used in laser hair removal.

Club hair

A non-living hair in the last stages of the hair growth cycle, it is detached from the follicle but has not yet shed.

CME

Certified Medical Electrologist.

Cold wax

A type of wax that is spread on at room temperature and used to remove hair by pressing cloth or paper on it and yanking the cloth or paper. This takes the wax and hair with it. Often used in home waxing kits.

Collagen

A protein that holds all connective tissue together under the skin. Collagen is sometimes damaged by plucking or electrolysis, which can lead to dimpling on the skin.

Congenital

A condition that is hereditary. Excess hair often runs in the family.

Cortex

The soft center of a hair.

CPE

Certified Public Electrologist.

Current

The flow of electricity, either alternating (AC like a wall outlet) or direct (DC like a battery).

Curved follicles

A relatively uncommon condition which makes certain hair removal methods more difficult and can lead to ingrown hairs.

Cushing Syndrome

A disease caused by a tumor on the adrenal gland, which can cause excess hair growth.

Cutaneous

Relating to the skin.

Cuticle

The hard outer part of a hair.

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