Questions and Answers
What is broken hair also known as?
What is the process recommended for treating split ends?
Trim or protein reconditioning.
What is matting also known as?
Pilica polonica.
What causes nodules in hair?
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Canities refers to what type of hair?
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Ringed hair consists of alternating bands of grey and dark hair.
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What are the common treatments for hypertrichosis?
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What is psoriasis?
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What type of dandruff is characterized by dry flakes?
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What does greasy or waxy dandruff describe?
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What is the cause of head lice infestation?
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What does ringworm look like?
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What is trichology?
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What is the follicle?
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What do sebaceous glands do?
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What is the arrector pili muscle?
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What is the hair root?
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Study Notes
Broken Hair
- Hair damage caused by brushing wet hair, rubber bands, or braiding.
- Also known as "abraded" hair.
Split Ends
- Condition that can be treated with trimming or protein reconditioning.
- Scientifically referred to as "fragilitis crinium" or "trichoptilosis."
Matting
- A condition requiring shears to remove matted hair.
- Known scientifically as "pilica polonica."
Nodules
- Hair condition resulting from chemical services and mechanical damage.
- Known as "trichorrhexis nodosa."
Canities
- Refers to grey or white hair, which can be congenital, acquired, or age-related.
Ringed Hair
- Characterized by alternating bands of grey and dark hair.
Hypertrichosis
- Excessive hair growth treated with methods like tweezing, waxing, or electrolysis.
- Also called "hirsuties" or "superfluous hair."
Monilethrix
- A hair condition resulting in beads or nods along the hair shaft, leading to hair breaks.
Psoriasis
- An autoimmune skin condition causing thick, crusty patches of red and irritated scalp.
Dandruff
- Chronic scalp condition leading to excessive flaking, itching, tightness, and irritation.
Dry Dandruff
- Characterized by dry, translucent flakes attached to the scalp or hair.
Greasy or Waxy Dandruff
- Oily flakes that stick to the scalp in clusters, often yellowish due to sebum.
Itch Mite
- Caused by a parasite, results in red, watery vesicles or pus-filled areas on the skin.
Head Lice
- Infestation of lice on the scalp causing intense itching and potential infections.
Ringworm
- Fungal infection appearing as red, circular patches with small blisters.
Ringworm of the Scalp
- Enlarged hair follicles surrounded by red spots; may result in hair breakage and black dots.
Honeycomb Ringworm
- Appears as dry, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp, possibly with an odor and shiny scars.
Trichology
- The scientific study of hair and its structure.
Follicle
- A cluster of skin cells forming a tube-like pocket, the root sheath, from which hair grows.
Papilla
- Contains capillaries that nourish germinal matrix cells, essential for hair growth.
Sebaceous Gland
- Oil glands, partly controlled by the nervous system, attached to hair follicles.
Arrector Pili
- Dermal cells attached to hair follicles; causes hair to stand on end when a person is scared or cold.
Hair Root
- Portion of hair located inside the hair follicle, beneath the skin's surface.
Hair Shaft
- The visible part of the hair that extends above the skin's surface.
Cuticle
- The outer covering of the hair shaft, akin to the loose, pliable skin surrounding nails.
Cortex
- The second layer of the hair fiber, responsible for hair pigmentation and strength.
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