Ch 8 Flashcards
Cosmetologist should have a thorough understanding of hair and scalp disorders and diseases because
Identify the difference between common and uncommon
Why should cosmetologist have a thorough understanding of parents, scalp disorders, and diseases?
For infection control, recognizing communicable conditions and when to refer to a doctor
Which of the following statements is true of androgenic alopecia
It is terminal hair miniaturization
Alopecia areata is
An auto immune disorder
The loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp is known as
Alopecia universalis
Identify a true statement about postpartum alopecia
A higher number of hairs entering telogen phase is the cause
The body supplies nutrients to what in the end
Hair
This includes testosterone affect the dermal papilla and production of keratinocytes, resulting in hair follicle miniaturization, and reduced hair growth
Androgens
Which of the following statements related to hair loss treatments is true
Minoxidil comes in 2% and 5% strength
Which of the following statements related to treatment of hair loss is accurate
Cosmetologist can tell if hair loss is typical or concerning
Identify a true statement about canities
Gray or white hair is resulting from loss of natural pigment
Which of the following is an example of congenital canities?
Albinism
As people age, the hair follicle produces less melanin, resulting and gray or white hair. This is termed.
Acquired canities
Ringed hair is
Bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length
The growth of terminal hair on a females body in areas that typically do not have terminal hair such as the upper lip, chin and cheeks and chest is known as
Hirsuties
Which of the following statements is true of hypertrichosis?
Treated with electrolysis, laser, hair removal, and photo epilation
What is the technical term for split ends?
Trichoptilosis
What is the only way to treat Trichoptilosis
Cutting them
What is the technical term for knotted hair?
Trichorrhexis nodosa
Which of the following is a true statement about Trichorrhexis nodosa
It’s near the scalp usually from chemical straightens or excessive thermal pressing
Monilethrix is
Beaded hair
Which of the following is an accurate statement about monilethrix
People experience, sparse hair growth
What is the technical term for brittle hair?
Fragilitas crinium
Fragilitas crinium is
Caused by mechanical and chemical abuse, UV rays and tight braids and ponies
Pityriasis is categorized by
Excessive production and shedding of skin cells
Dandruff is caused by a natural occurring fungus known as
Malassezia
Identify an accurate statement about dandruff
It is not contagious
The technical term for dandruff is what
Pityriasis capitis simplex
Identify an accurate statement about pityriasis steatoides
Cosmetologist should not perform services on anyone with this
Tinea
Ringworm
Tinea favosa, also known as Tinea favus or honeycomb ringworm is characterized by
Try yellow crust on scalp called scutula
Which of the following is most likely a scabies symptom
Intense itching and bumps resembling acne
What is an infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice?
Pediculosis capitis
Identify an accurate statement about head lice
It is spread through her head to head contact
What is the technical term for a boil and is an infection of the tissue surrounding the hair follicle
Furuncle
Carbuncles are
Caused by staff and extend into subcutaneous tissue
Folliculitis barbae, also knows as pseudofolliculitis barbae is
Inflammation of hair follicle caused by infection of ingrown hair
Which of the following guidelines should most likely be followed by cosmetologist who offer hair and scalp services?
No services on people with boil, carbuncles or folliculitis
