Cosmetology Chapter 7 Flashcards
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What is broken hair also known as?

  • Canities
  • Split Ends
  • Matting
  • Abraded (correct)

    • 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?

    <p>Chemical services and mechanical damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Canities refers to what type of hair?

    <p>Grey or White Hair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ringed hair consists of alternating bands of grey and dark hair.

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

    What are the common treatments for hypertrichosis?

    <p>Tweeze, wax, or electrolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is psoriasis?

    <p>Thick, crusty patches of red irritated scalp caused by an autoimmune disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of dandruff is characterized by dry flakes?

    <p>Dry Dandruff.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does greasy or waxy dandruff describe?

    <p>Oily flakes that stick to the scalp and can appear yellowish</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cause of head lice infestation?

    <p>Infestation of head lice on the scalp.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ringworm look like?

    <p>Red, circular patch of small blisters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is trichology?

    <p>The study of hair.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the follicle?

    <p>A cluster of cells in the upper layer of the skin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do sebaceous glands do?

    <p>They produce oil and are attached to hair follicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the arrector pili muscle?

    <p>A muscle that causes hair to stand on end.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hair root?

    <p>The portion of hair that is inside the hair follicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the hair shaft?

    <p>The portion of the hair that extends above the skin's surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cuticle in relation to hair?

    <p>The outer covering of the hair shaft.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cortex of the hair?

    <p>The inside of the second layer of the hair fiber.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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