Cosmetology Vocabulary Flashcards 9

Questions and Answers

What is a furuncle?

A type of fungus

A form of hair loss

A type of scalp treatment

A boil caused by inflammation in a hair follicle (correct)

What term describes hair that forms in a circular pattern?

Cowlick

Whorl (correct)

Density

Vellus

What is pediculosis capitis?

Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice.

Define hair density.

The number of individual hair strands on one square inch of scalp. Signup and view all the answers

What does tinea favosa refer to?

A condition characterized by dry, sulfur yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula. Signup and view all the answers

What is tinea capitis?

Fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules. Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for ringworm?

Tinea. Signup and view all the answers

Define seborrheic dermatitis.

Medical term for pityriasis steatoides accompanied by redness and inflammation. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes pityriasis steatoides?

A severe type of dandruff with greasy or waxy scalp scales. Signup and view all the answers

What is ringed hair?

Variety of canities with alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair. Signup and view all the answers

What does canities refer to?

Technical term for gray hair. Signup and view all the answers

What is the telogen phase?

The resting phase in the hair cycle until the fully grown hair is shed. Signup and view all the answers

Define pityriasis capitis simplex.

Technical term for classic dandruff, characterized by scalp irritation and large flakes. Signup and view all the answers

What is malassezia?

Naturally occurring fungus responsible for dandruff when it grows out of control. Signup and view all the answers

What is the medical term for dandruff?

Pityriasis. Signup and view all the answers

What does fragilitas crinium mean?

Brittle ends; ends are dead and split. Signup and view all the answers

What is monilethrix?

Technical term for beaded hair. Signup and view all the answers

What is trichorrhexis nodosa?

Knotted hair characterized by brittleness and nodular swellings. Signup and view all the answers

Define trichoptilosis.

Technical term for split ends. Signup and view all the answers

What is hypertrichosis?

Excessive hair growth where hair does not normally grow. Signup and view all the answers

What does hair elasticity refer to?

The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length. Signup and view all the answers

What is catagen?

The brief transition period between the growth and resting phases of a hair follicle. Signup and view all the answers

Define scabies.

Contagious skin disease caused by the itch mite. Signup and view all the answers

What is a hair stream?

Hair flowing in the same direction. Signup and view all the answers

What does anagen refer to?

Growth phase where new hair is produced. Signup and view all the answers

What is hair porosity?

The ability of hair to absorb moisture. Signup and view all the answers

Define vellus hair.

Short, fine, and downy type of hair. Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by wave pattern in hair?

Hair strands described as straight, wavy, curly, and extremely curly. Signup and view all the answers

What does hair texture mean?

The thickness or diameter of individual hair strands. Signup and view all the answers

Define carbuncle.

Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci. Signup and view all the answers

What is a cowlick?

A tuft of hair that stands straight up. Signup and view all the answers

What is terminal hair?

Long hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and body. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hair Conditions and Terms

Furuncle: A painful boil caused by inflammation from a hair follicle infection, often due to staphylococcosis.
Pediculosis Capitis: Infestation of hair and scalp with head lice.
Tinea Favosa: Fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow crusts (scutula) on the scalp.
Tinea Capitis: Fungal scalp infection presenting with red papules at hair follicle openings.
Seborrheic Dermatitis: Condition known as pityriasis steatoides causing scalp redness and inflammation.
Pityriasis Steatoides: Severe dandruff marked by greasy or waxy scalp scaling.
Scabies: Highly contagious skin condition caused by the itch mite, burrowing beneath the skin.
Hypertrichosis: Excessive hair growth in areas where hair typically does not grow.

Hair Structure and Growth Phases

Hair Density: Number of hair strands per square inch of scalp.
Hair Elasticity: Hair's ability to stretch and return to its original length without breaking.
Hair Porosity: Capability of hair to absorb moisture.
Anagen Phase: Active growth phase where new hair is produced.
Catagen Phase: Short transitional phase between the growth and resting cycles.
Telogen Phase: Resting phase where fully grown hair is eventually shed.

Hair Types and Characteristics

Whorl: Circular pattern of hair growth, commonly seen on the crown of the head.
Vellus: Short, fine, and downy hair type.
Terminal Hair: Long hair found on various parts of the body, including scalp and limbs.
Wave Pattern: Describes the configuration of hair, including straight, wavy, curly, or extremely curly.
Hair Texture: Indicates thickness or diameter of hair strands; categorized as coarse, medium, or fine.

Hair Disorders

Canities: Medical term denoting gray hair due to loss of melanin pigment.
Ringed Hair: Alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the strand length, a type of canities.
Trichoptilosis: Technical term for split ends resulting from damaged hair.
Fragilitas Crinium: Refers to brittle hair ends that are dead and split.
Monilethrix: Technical description of beaded hair, characterized by nodular swellings.
Trichorrhexis Nodosa: Condition of knotted hair, associated with brittleness and nodular swellings.

Additional Terms

Cowlick: A tuft of hair that stands upright, often defying styling.
Carbuncle: Inflammation of subcutaneous tissue caused by bacterial infection, primarily from staphylococci.

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Test your understanding of key cosmetology terms with these vocabulary flashcards. This quiz includes definitions and descriptions for essential concepts such as furuncle, whorl, and pediculosis capitis. Perfect for cosmetology students looking to enhance their knowledge.