ch 8 chapter review Flashcards
Cosmetologists can make appropriate recommendations when they can identify the differences between ________.
common and irregular hair loss
Why is it important to recognize communicable scalp and hair conditions?
the cosmetologist is responsible for controlling the spread of infections
Which form of alopecia is an autoimmune disorder?
alopecia areata
How do women experience androgenic alopecia?
hair thinning over the crown, top of the head, and temple areas
What is considered normal hair loss?
50-100 hairs per day
Which option can cause negative side effects when addressing hair loss?
finasteride
Over the past year, your client’s hair has thinned substantially, and the client has asked you to recommend treatment options. What advice will you give the client?
seek medical attention
Your client has brittle hair and nodules near the scalp. What disorder is the client exhibiting?
trichorrhexxis nodosa
The term for gray or white hair is _____.
canities
Which hair disorder causes hair to grow longer and thicker than usual?
hypertrichosis (hyper: excessive)
Your client has trichoptilosis. What treatment is most appropriate to address this disorder?
cut the client’s hair
Which hair disorder is caused by the use of chemical straighteners?
trichorrhexis nodosa
What is the technical term for brittle hair?
fragilitas crinium
What is the main difference between dry scalp and dandruff?
Dandruff most commonly produces an oily scalp, whereas dry scalp does not produce an oily scalp
All of the following are symptoms of pityriasis capitis simplex EXCEPT _______.
A: scalp irritation
B: large flakes
C: itchy scalp
D: greasy or waxy scales
D. greasy or waxy scales
These are a symptom of pityriasis steatoides
Your client arrives for the appointment with a red, inflamed face and brittle beard. What may be the cause?
tinea barbae
Scabies is a type of _____ infeciton.
parasitic (mites lay eggs in skin, making the human the host)
All of the following are bacterial infections EXCEPT _______.
A: furuncle
B: carbuncle
C: pediculosis capitis
D: folliculitis
C: pediculosis capitis
This is lice, making it a parasitic infection
Which type of bacterial infection presents as small, red bumps around hair follicles?
folliculitis
Total scalp hair loss is known as _______.
alopecia totalis
All of the following statements are true about postpartum alopecia EXCEPT _______.
A: Postpartum alopecia is temporary hair loss in the first trimester of pregnancy
B: Most people experience temporary hair loss 1 to 5 months after delivery
C: A higher number of hairs enter the telogen stage, which causes hair loss
D: Typically, the cycles regulate within 6 to 12 months.
A: Postpartum alopecia is temporary hair loss in the first trimester of pregnancy
It occurs AFTER pregnancy. Post =after
partum= childbirth
What is a cold cap used for?
to reduce hair loss in chemotherapy patients
The technical term for beaded hair is _______.
monilethrix
The technical term for split ends is _________.
trichoptilosis
The technical term for dandruff is __________.
pityriasis
Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a _________.
fungus
A severe form of dandruff is called _________.
pityriasis steatoides
A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite that burrows under the skin is _______.
scabies
The technical term for ringworm is ________.
tinea capitis
