Hair Flashcards
Another name for dandruff
Pityrisis
Attaches directly to the papilla is called…
Bulb
Term for unwanted hair
Hypertrichosis nirsulties superfluous
Tinea Favosa
Characterized by dry, sulfur
Yellow crust called scutula
Elements of hair and how much moisture is in hair?
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Sulfur
5%
Malassezia
Natural occurring fungus causes dandruff out of control
Technical term for head lice
Pediculosis capitis
Technical term for hair on
Head
Face
Eyelash
Eyebrow
Capilli
Barba
Cilia
Suoercilia
Stages of hair growth
Anagen- grow
Catagen- transition
Telogen resting
Trichology
Study of hair
Cowlick
Part of hair stands straight up
Tinea
Technical term for ringworm
Define Density Porosity Texture Elasticity
Hair per square inch
Ability to absorb moisture
Fine/coarse
Ability to stretch
Cortex
Middle layer of hair
Medulla
Innermost layer of hair
Fine hair doesn’t have it