Question

hair and scalp disorders and dis... ch 08 hair disorders crossword across 2 except for the absence of pigment, gray hair is the ______ as pigmented hair (4) 5 one of two types of canities; present at birth (10) 8 the source of pigment in hair and skin (7) 9 if extreme, experiencing this or having an illness can contribute to graying hair (6)

Explanation:

For the first clue, "except for the absence of pigment, gray hair is the same as pigmented hair", the 4 - letter word is "SAME". For the second clue, "one of two types of canities; present at birth", the 10 - letter term is "CONGENITAL". For the third clue, "the source of pigment in hair and skin", the 7 - letter word is "MELANIN". For the fourth clue, "if extreme, experiencing this or having an illness can contribute to graying hair", the 6 - letter word is "STRESS".

Answer:

1. SAME
2. CONGENITAL
3. MELANIN
4. STRESS