Hair Flashcards

1
Q

Another name for dandruff

A

Pityrisis

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2
Q

Attaches directly to the papilla is called…

A

Bulb

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3
Q

Term for unwanted hair

A

Hypertrichosis nirsulties superfluous

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4
Q

Tinea Favosa

A

Characterized by dry, sulfur

Yellow crust called scutula

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5
Q

Elements of hair and how much moisture is in hair?

A
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Sulfur

5%

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6
Q

Malassezia

A

Natural occurring fungus causes dandruff out of control

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7
Q

Technical term for head lice

A

Pediculosis capitis

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8
Q

Technical term for hair on

Head
Face
Eyelash
Eyebrow

A

Capilli
Barba
Cilia
Suoercilia

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9
Q

Stages of hair growth

A

Anagen- grow
Catagen- transition
Telogen resting

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10
Q

Trichology

A

Study of hair

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11
Q

Cowlick

A

Part of hair stands straight up

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12
Q

Tinea

A

Technical term for ringworm

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13
Q
Define
Density
Porosity
Texture 
Elasticity
A

Hair per square inch
Ability to absorb moisture
Fine/coarse
Ability to stretch

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14
Q

Cortex

A

Middle layer of hair

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15
Q

Medulla

A

Innermost layer of hair

Fine hair doesn’t have it

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