Chapter 08: Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases: Book Flashcards
Study for Test
Cosmetologists can make appropriate recommendations when they can identify the difference between __________.
a. hair loss and hair growth
b. common and irregular hair loss
c. the two types of canities
d. hair growth and irregular hair loss
b. common and irregular hair loss
Which of the following is true about hair and scalp disorders and diseases?
a. Some are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas others must be treated by a healthcare provider.
b. Hair and scalp disorders are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas diseases must be treated by a healthcare provider.
c. Most are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas a few must be treated by a healthcare provider.
d. Hair and scalp diseases are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas disorders must be treated by a healthcare provider.
a. Some are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas others must be treated by a healthcare provider.
Why is it important to recognize communicable scalp and hair conditions?
a The cosmetologist needs to know how to safely provide services to clients with scalp and hair conditions.
b. The cosmetologist needs to provide treatments to clients with scalp and hair conditions.
c. The cosmetologist is responsible for controlling the spread of infections.
d. The cosmetologist is responsible for recommending over-the-counter products to treat most infections.
c. The cosmetologist is responsible for controlling the spread of infections.
Which form of alopecia is an autoimmune disorder?
a. postpartum
b. androgenic
c. totalis
d. areata
d. areata
How to women experience androgenic alopecia?
a. hair thinning over the crown, top of head, and temple areas
b. hair loss resulting in a horseshoe shape
c. hair loss in round or irregular shaped patches
d. hair loss of all terminal scalp hair
a. hair thinning over the crown, top of head, and temple areas
What is considered normal hair loss?
a. 50 percent of hair
b. 50 to 100 hairs per day
c. No hair loss is considered normal.
d. 40 percent of hair
b. 50 to 100 hairs per day
Which option can cause negative side effects when addressing hair loss?
a. Minoxidil
b. hair transplants
c. Finasteride
d. hair extensions
c. 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?
a. Shave the head, so the hair will grow in faster.
b. Obtain a wig.
c. Consider hair weaving.
d. Seek medical attention.
d. Seek medical attention.
Which hair disorder causes hair to grow longer and thicker than usual?
a. canities
b. hirsuties
c. hypertrichosis
d. monilethrix
c. hypertrichosis
The term for gray or white hair is __________.
a. canities
b. hirsuties
c. hypertrichosis
d. monilethrix
a. canities
Your client has brittle hair and nodules near the scalp. What disorder is the client exhibiting?
a. hirsuties
b. trichorrhexis nodosa
c. trichoptilosis
d. monilethrix
b. trichorrhexis nodosa
Your client has trichoptilosis. What treatment is most appropriate to address this disorder?
a. Use a conditioner on the ends.
b. There is no appropriate treatment.
c. Tweeze the hairs.
d. Cut the client’s hair.
d. Cut the client’s hair.
Which hair disorder is caused by the use of chemical straighteners?
a. trichorrhexis nodosa
b. fragilitas crinium
c. congenital canities
d. monilethrix
a. trichorrhexis nodosa
What is the technical term for brittle hair?
a. trichorrhexis nodosa
b. fragilitas crinium
c. hypertrichosis
d. monilethrix
b. fragilitas crinium
What is the main difference between dry scalp and dandruff?
a. Dry scalp most commonly produces an oily scalp, whereas dandruff does not produce an oily scalp.
b. Dandruff produces a flaky, itchy scalp, whereas dry scalp does not.
c. Dandruff most commonly produces an oily scalp, whereas dry scalp does not produce an oily scalp.
d. Dry scalp produces a flaky, itchy scalp, whereas dandruff does not.
c. Dandruff most commonly produces an oily scalp, whereas dry scalp does not produce an oily scalp.
