Hair

Question 1

occurs in individuals having hairstyles that produce a continuous pulling force on the hair roots.

Answer 1

TRACTION ALOPECIA

Question 2

a chronic condition of complete hair loss of the scalp

Answer 2

ALOPECIA TOTALIS

Question 3

is a disease that develops when the body’s immune system attacks hair follicles (what holds the hair in place), causing hair loss.

Answer 3

Alopecia areata

Question 4

a common skin condition that happens when hair follicles become inflamed. It’s often caused by an infection with bacteria. At first it may look like small pimples around the tiny pockets from where each hair grows (hair follicles). The condition can be itchy, sore and embarrassing.

Answer 4

Folliculitis

Question 5

A skin abscess happens when pus collects in hair follicles, skin tissues, or under the skin. A furuncle, also known as a boil, is a painful infection that forms around a hair follicle and contains pus.

Answer 5

Furuncle/abscess