ch 8 glossary

Question 1

alopecia

Answer 1

partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows

Question 2

alopecia areata

Answer 2

autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be attacked by the immune system; usually begins with one or more small, round, smooth bald patches on the scalp

Question 3

alopecia totalis

Answer 3

total loss of all terminal scalp hair

Question 4

alopecia universalis

Answer 4

loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp

Question 5

androgenic alopecia

Answer 5

hair loss characterized by miniaturization of terminal hair and a shortened anagen phase; it can affect anyone and is caused by genetics, age, or hormonal changes

Question 6

canities

Answer 6

technical term for gray or white hair results from the loss of the hair’s natural melanin pigment

Question 7

carbuncles

Answer 7

inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci; a luster of furuncles

Question 8

folliculitis

Answer 8

inflammation or infection off the hair follicles

Question 9

fragilitas crinium

Answer 9

technical term for brittle hair

Question 10

furuncle

Answer 10

boil; acute, localized bacterial infection of the tissue surrounding a hair follicle

Question 11

hirsuties

Answer 11

growth of terminal hair on a woman’s body in an area that would not typically have terminal hair; often found on upper lip, chin, cheeks, and chest

Question 12

hypertrichosis

Answer 12

condition of hair growth where the hair grows longer or thicker than usual

Question 13

malassezia

Answer 13

naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin; fungus that causes visibly shed skin cells, or dandruff, that an sit on the scalp and create dryness, itchiness, and discomfort

Question 14

monilethrix

Answer 14

technical term for beaded hair

Question 15

pediculosis capitis

Answer 15

infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice

Question 16

pityriasis

Answer 16

technical term for dandruff; characterized by excessive production and shedding of skin cells

Question 17

pityriasis capitis simplex

Answer 17

technical term for classic dandruff; characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes, and itchy scalp

Question 18

pityriasis steatoides

Answer 18

severe case of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum that stick to the scalp in crusts

Question 19

postpartum alopecia

Answer 19

temporary hair loss experienced after the conclusion of pregnancy

Question 20

ringed hair

Answer 20

variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand (think a ring tailed lemur)

Question 21

scabies

Answer 21

highly contagious condition caused by mites called sarcoptes scabiei that lay eggs inside the skin

Question 22

scutula

Answer 22

dry, sulfur-yellow crusts on the scalp in tinea favosa or tinea favus; has a distinctive odor

Question 23

tinea

Answer 23

ringworm; contagious condition caused by fungal infection; characterized by itching, scales, and- sometimes- painful lesions

Question 24

tinea favosa

Answer 24

aka tinea favus or honeyomb ringworm; fungal infecction characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow crusts on the scalp called scutula

Question 25

trihoptilosis

Answer 25

split ends

Question 26

trichorrhexis nodosa

Answer 26

knotted hair; characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft