Laser Technician IBEC Board Exam 2026 – All-in-One Study Guide to Master Your Certification!

The term 'tombstone' refers to the characteristic remnant of a small anagen hair that remains in the follicle after a laser hair removal treatment. This remnant can often be observed as a small, white structure at the site of the treated hair follicle. It serves as an indicator of where a hair once was and is associated with the impact of the laser on hair follicles during the epilation process.

Understanding this concept is essential in the field of laser technology, particularly when discussing the outcomes and effectiveness of hair removal treatments. Recognizing tombstones can help technicians monitor the progress of treatments and understand how different hair types respond to epilation.

The other terms do not accurately describe the remnant of a hair in this context. "Hair shaft" refers to the visible part of hair above the skin, "follicle residue" is not a standard term used in this context, and "fascicle" typically pertains to a bundle of structures, such as muscle or nerve fibers, and is unrelated to hair follicles.