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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

areata (D) Signup and view all the answers

how do women experience androgenic alopecia

hair thinning over the crown top of head and temple areas (A) Signup and view all the answers

what is considered normal hair loss

50 to 100 hairs a day (B) Signup and view all the answers

which option can cause negative side effects when addressing hair loss

finasteride (C) 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

seek medical attention (D) Signup and view all the answers

there term for grey or white hair is _____

canities (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

hypertrichosis (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

trichorrhexis nodosa (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

cut the clients hair (D) Signup and view all the answers

which hair disorder is caused by the use of chemical straighters

trichorrhexis nodosha (A) Signup and view all the answers

what is the technical term for brittle hair

fragilitas crinium (B) Signup and view all the answers

what is the main difference between ry scalp and dandruff

dandruff most commonly produces na oily scalp whereas dry scalp does not produce an oily scalp (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

greasy or waxy scales (D) 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

tinea barbae (A) Signup and view all the answers

scabies is a type of _________ infection

parasitic (B) Signup and view all the answers

all of the following are bacterial infections except ________

pediculosis capities (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

folliculitis (D) Signup and view all the answers

total scalp hair loss is known as _________

alopecia universalis (D) Signup and view all the answers

all of the following statements are true about postpartum alopecia except

postpartum alopecia is temporary hair loss in the first trimester of pregnancy (A) Signup and view all the answers

what is a cold cap used for

to reduce hair loss in chemotherapy patients (C) Signup and view all the answers

the technical term for beaded hair is _______

thrichorrhexis nodosa (B) Signup and view all the answers

the technical term for split ends is ________

trichoptilosis (B) Signup and view all the answers

the technical term for dandruff is ________

pityriasis (C) Signup and view all the answers

current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a ________

fungus (D) Signup and view all the answers

a severe form of dandruff is called ________

pityriasis steatoides (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

scabies (C) Signup and view all the answers

the technical term for ringworm is _________

tinea (A) Signup and view all the answers

Hypertrichosis

A condition where hair growth is longer and thicker than usual.

Alopecia Areata

An autoimmune disorder causing patchy hair loss, typically on the scalp.