Notes Flashcards
How is melanin produced
Melanocytes produce pigment protein complexes called melanosomes which contain melanin
Factors that affect the behavior of hair
Heredity
Environment
Product and appliances
Technical term for matting
Pilica Polinica
Definition and treatment of pilica polinica
Matting
Must be cut out
Technical term for nodules
Trichorrhexis nodosa
Treatment for trichoptilosis
Temporary seal by protein conditioning, but must be cut
What is trichorrhexis nodosa
Knotted hair
Lumps or swelling on hair shaft
Broken or partly broken areas of hair shaft
Define lanugo
Hair we have at birth, very fine
Define psoriasis
Thick crusty patches of red irritated scalp resulting from an autoimmune disease
Referred to physician
Technical term for Honeycomb ringworm
Tinea favosa or favus
What is tinea favosa
Honeycomb ringworm
Try, yellow, encrusted areas on the scalp called Skutula, May have peculiar odor shiny pink scars may result
Define alopecia
Excessive hair loss
Describe androgenetic alopecia
- most common form of alopecia
- due to heredity hormones and age
- Progressive shrinking of hair follicles
- male pattern baldness horse shoe shape
- Women thiN throughout crown
Telegenic effluvium
Prematurely shedding in telogen phase, many causes
Traction/traumatic alopecia
Damage and hair loss due to excessive twisting and pulling
