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which of the following is true about hair and scalp disorders and diseases

  • some are treatable by the cosmetologist whereas others must be treated by health care providers (correct)
  • hair and scalp disorders are treatable by the cosmetologist whereas diseases must be treated by a healthcare provider
  • most are treatable by the cosmetologist whereas a few must be treated by a healthcare provider
  • hair and scalp diseases are treatable by the comoetologist whereas disorders must be treated by healthcare providers

    • cosmetologists can make appropriate recommendations when they can identify the difference between ________

  • hair loss and hair growth
  • common and irregular hair loss (correct)
  • the two types of canities
  • hair growth and irregular hair loss

    • why is it important to recognize communicable scalp and hair conditions

  • the cosmetologist needs to know how to safely provide services to clients with scalp and hair conditions
  • the cosmetologist needs two provide treatments to clients with scalp and hair conditions
  • the cosmetologist is responsible for controlling the spread of infections (correct)
  • the cosmetologist is responsible for recommending over the counter products to treat most infections

    • which form of alopecia is an autoimmune disorder

    <p>areata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    how do women experience androgenic alopecia

    <p>hair thinning over the crown top of head and temple areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is considered normal hair loss

    <p>50 to 100 hairs a day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which option can cause negative side effects when addressing hair loss

    <p>finasteride</p> Signup and view all the answers

    over the past year your clients hair has thinned substantially and the client has asked you to recommend treatment options what advice would you give the client

    <p>seek medical attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    there term for grey or white hair is _____

    <p>canities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which hair disorder causes hair to grow longer and thicker than usual

    <p>hypertrichosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    your client has brittle hair and nodules near the scalp what disorder is the client exhibiting

    <p>trichorrhexis nodosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    your clients has trichoptilosis what treatment is the most appropriate to address this disorder

    <p>cut the clients hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which hair disorder is caused by the use of chemical straighters

    <p>trichorrhexis nodosha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the technical term for brittle hair

    <p>fragilitas crinium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is the main difference between ry scalp and dandruff

    <p>dandruff most commonly produces na oily scalp whereas dry scalp does not produce an oily scalp</p> Signup and view all the answers

    all of the following are symptoms of pityriasis capitis spimplex except _______

    <p>greasy or waxy scales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    your client arrives for the appointment with a red inflamed face and brittle beard what may be the cause

    <p>tinea barbae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    scabies is a type of _________ infection

    <p>parasitic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    all of the following are bacterial infections except ________

    <p>pediculosis capities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    which of the types bacterial infection presents as small red bumps around the hair follicles

    <p>folliculitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    total scalp hair loss is known as _________

    <p>alopecia universalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    all of the following statements are true about postpartum alopecia except

    <p>postpartum alopecia is temporary hair loss in the first trimester of pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    what is a cold cap used for

    <p>to reduce hair loss in chemotherapy patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the technical term for beaded hair is _______

    <p>thrichorrhexis nodosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the technical term for split ends is ________

    <p>trichoptilosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the technical term for dandruff is ________

    <p>pityriasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a ________

    <p>fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    a severe form of dandruff is called ________

    <p>pityriasis steatoides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    a highly contagious skin disease casued by a parasite called a mite that burrows under the skin is _____

    <p>scabies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the technical term for ringworm is _________

    <p>tinea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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