Questions and Answers
Which hair disorder causes hair to grow longer and thicker than usual?
Scabies is a type of _____ infection.
mite
What may be the cause of a red, inflamed face and brittle beard?
Tinea barbae
What advice should you give a client who has experienced substantial hair thinning?
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What is the most appropriate treatment for trichoptilosis?
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The technical term for dandruff is ______________.
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Why is it important to recognize communicable scalp and hair conditions?
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Cosmetologists can treat all hair and scalp disorders and diseases.
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Which of the following is NOT a bacterial infection?
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Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a ______________.
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What is the technical term for brittle hair?
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Which type of bacterial infection presents as small, red bumps around hair follicles?
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The technical term for split ends is ______________.
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A severe form of dandruff is called ______________.
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The technical term for ringworm is ______________.
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Which hair disorder is caused by the use of chemical straighteners?
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What negative side effect can occur when addressing hair loss with finasteride?
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Which form of alopecia is an autoimmune disorder?
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What is considered normal hair loss?
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The technical term for beaded hair is ______________.
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What disorder is characterized by brittle hair and nodules near the scalp?
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Postpartum alopecia is permanent hair loss after pregnancy.
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What are the symptoms of pityriasis capitis simplex?
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The term for gray or white hair is _____.
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What is the main difference between dry scalp and dandruff?
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Total scalp hair loss is known as ______________.
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What is a cold cap used for?
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How do women experience androgenic alopecia?
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What knowledge helps cosmetologists make recommendations for clients?
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What is a highly contagious skin disease caused by a mite?
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Study Notes
Hair Disorders and Conditions
- Hypertrichosis causes hair to grow longer and thicker than usual.
- Tinea barbae leads to brittle facial hair and redness on the face.
- Trichoptilosis is the technical term for split ends; appropriate treatment involves cutting the hair.
- Fragilitas crinium refers to brittle hair, a condition requiring careful management.
Scalp and Hair Infections
- Scabies, caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites, is a contagious scalp infection requiring attention.
- Pityriasis is the technical term for dandruff, which involves excessive skin cell production.
- Folliculitis manifests as small red bumps around hair follicles, indicating a bacterial infection.
- Malassezia fungus is responsible for dandruff by feeding on scalp oil.
Hair Loss and Treatments
- Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition affecting hair follicles, leading to hair loss.
- Normal hair loss ranges from 50 to 100 hairs per day; understanding this is crucial for clients.
- Finasteride can be a treatment for hair loss but poses risks of birth defects in male fetuses.
- Alopecia totalis refers to complete loss of scalp hair; clients with this condition require supportive care.
Diagnosing Conditions
- Identifying between common hair loss and other conditions helps cosmetologists make informed recommendations.
- Pityriasis capitis simplex symptoms do not include greasy scales, which are associated with pityriasis steatoides.
- Knowledge of postpartum alopecia being a temporary condition is essential for clients after pregnancy.
- Cold cap therapy is an FDA-approved method for reducing chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
Other Key Terms
- Canities is the technical term for gray or white hair, often indicative of aging or genetic factors.
- Monilethrix refers to beaded hair, a unique structural abnormality of hair shafts.
- The main difference between dandruff and dry scalp is that dandruff often comes with an oily scalp, while dry scalp remains dry.
- Chemical straighteners can cause brittle hair with nodules, posing potential harm if misused.
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