hair assessment Flashcards
excessive scaliness may indicate…
dermatitis
raised lesions may indicate infections and…
tumor growth
dull dry hair may be seen with…
hyperthyroidism and malnutrition.
refers to the infections of the hair follicle.
folliculitis
appear as pustule surrounded by erythema.
folliculitis
this may result from infections of the scalp, discoid or systemic lupus erythematosus and some types of chemotheraphy.
pathy hair loss
(facial hair on females) is a characteristic of cushing diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
hirsutism
isa common skin condition that mainly affects your scalp. It causes scaly patches, inflamed skin and stubborn dandruff. It usually affects oily areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids and chest.
seborrheic dermatitis
also known as ringworm or herpes tonsurans infection
tinea capitis
It is caused primarily by the dermatophyte species Microsporum and Trichophyton.
tinea capitis
may happen after a high fever or severe illness. Certain medicines, especially thallium, high doses of vitamin A, retinoids, and cancer medicines may also cause it. Medical conditions, such as thyroid disease, and giving birth may also trigger this.
toxic alopecia
isa disease that happens when the immune system attacks hair follicles and causes hair loss
alopecia areata
results from the forceful extraction of hair or the breaking of hair shafts by friction, pressure, traction, or other physical trauma.
traumatic alopecia
hair loss that’s caused by repeatedly pulling on your hair.
traction alopecia
isa strong habit that causes people to pull out their own hair.
trichotillomania
