Understanding Hair Problems Quiz
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Understanding Hair Problems Quiz

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What is the last stage of hair growth?

  • Telogen (correct)
  • Catagen
  • Anagen
  • Hirsuitism

    • Which type of alopecia causes non-scarring hair loss?

  • Alopecia areata (correct)
  • Folliculitis decalvans
  • Radiodermatitis
  • Tinea capitis

    • What percentage of the population does alopecia areata commonly affect?

  • 1% (correct)
  • 25%
  • 5%
  • 10%

    • Which type of hair loss is characterized by severe suppurative infection?

    <p>Tinea capitis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Hirsuitism" refers to:

    <p>&quot;Excessive hair growth&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for excessive hair growth in women, often in areas where men typically grow hair?

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

    Which type of alopecia is characterized by hair follicle damage due to factors like infection, physical trauma, or neoplasms?

    <p>Scarring alopecia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the chronic idiopathic suppurative folliculitis that ends with scarring?

    <p>Folliculitis decalvans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of hair growth is known as the resting phase and can last for 2-6 months?

    <p>Telogen phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of people with alopecia areata have a positive family history?

    <p>+ve family Hx. : 25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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