Chapter 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 immune system;usually begins with 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 all 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 hairs natural pigment

Question 7

carbuncles

Answer 7

inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci; a cluster of furnucles.

Question 8

folliculitis

Answer 8

inflammation or infection of the hair follicles

Question 9

fragilitias crinium

Answer 9

technical term for brittle hair

Question 10

furnuncle

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 can sit on the scalp and create dryness,itchiness,and discomfort.

Question 14

melanin

Answer 14

A dark brown to black pigment occurring in the hair, skin, and iris of the eye in people and animals. It is responsible for tanning of skin exposed to sunlight.

Question 15

monilethrix

Answer 15

technical term for beaded hair

Question 16

pediculosis capitis

Answer 16

infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice

Question 17

pityriasis

Answer 17

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

Question 18

pityriasis capitis simplex

Answer 18

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

Question 19

pityriasis steatoides

Answer 19

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

Question 20

postpartum alopecia

Answer 20

temporary hair loss experienced after the end of pregnancy.

Question 21

ringed hair

Answer 21

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

Question 22

scabies

Answer 22

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

Question 23

scutula

Answer 23

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

Question 24

tinea

Answer 24

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

Question 25

tinea favosa

Answer 25

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

Question 26

trichoptilosis

Answer 26

Split ends; conditioning treatments will some what soften hair but will not repair them them completely. Cutting them will get rid of them.

Question 27

trichorrhexis nodosa

Answer 27

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