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How does terminal hair differ from vellus hair?

  1. It is thinner and shorter

  2. It is coarser and usually pigmented

  3. It is lighter and less noticeable

  4. It covers less of the body

The correct answer is: It is coarser and usually pigmented

Terminal hair differs from vellus hair in that it is coarser and usually pigmented. This distinction is important when considering laser hair removal treatments because the type of hair being targeted impacts the effectiveness of the treatment. Terminal hair, being thicker and often darker, responds better to laser hair removal compared to vellus hair. This is why the correct answer is B.