Laser Technician (International Board of Electrologist Certification) IBEC Board Exam

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What type of hair is typically softer and finer, often referred to as "peach fuzz"?

Terminal hair
Lanugo
Vellus hair
Coarse hair

The correct answer is: Vellus hair

Vellus hair is typically softer and finer, often referred to as "peach fuzz" due to its delicate texture and subtle appearance. This type of hair is short, thin, and light in color, lacking the pigmentation and coarseness associated with terminal hair, which is thicker, darker, and usually found in areas such as the scalp, underarms, and pubic region. Lanugo is a type of fine hair that covers the fetus in utero, and while it is soft, it is not present on adults as vellus hair is, making it less relevant in this context. Coarse hair, on the other hand, refers to hair that is thicker and has more texture, which again contradicts the qualities of vellus hair. Therefore, vellus hair is the correct answer in identifying the type of hair commonly known as "peach fuzz."