Chapter 08 Vocabulary Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases

Question 1

partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows

Answer 1

alopecia

Question 2

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

Answer 2

alopecia areata

Question 3

total loss of all terminal scalp hair

Answer 3

alopecia totalis

Question 4

loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp

Answer 4

alopecia universalis

Question 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 hormone changes

Answer 5

androgenic alopecia

Question 6

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

Answer 6

canities

Question 7

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

Answer 7

carbuncles

Question 8

inflammation or infection of the hair follicles

Answer 8

folliculitis

Question 9

technical term for brittle hair

Answer 9

fragilitas crinium

Question 10

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

Answer 10

furuncle

Question 11

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

Answer 11

hirsuties

Question 12

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

Answer 12

hypertichosis

Question 13

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

Answer 13

malassezia

Question 14

technical term for beaded hair

Answer 14

monilethrix

Question 15

infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice

Answer 15

pediculosis capitis

Question 16

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

Answer 16

pityriasis

Question 17

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

Answer 17

pityriasis capitis simplex

Question 18

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

Answer 18

pityriasis steatoides

Question 19

temporary hair loss experienced after the conclusion of pregnancy

Answer 19

postpartum alopecia

Question 20

variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of grand and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand

Answer 20

ringed hair

Question 21

highly contagious condition caused by mites called Sarcoptes Scabiei that lay eggs inside the skin

Answer 21

scabies

Question 22

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

Answer 22

scutula

Question 23

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

Answer 23

tinea

Question 24

also known as honeycomb ringworm; fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow crusts on the scalp called scutula

Answer 24

tinea favosa

Question 25

split ends

Answer 25

trichoptilosis

Question 26

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

Answer 26

trichorrhexis nodosa