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
