Hair Chemistry: Chapter 08: Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases: Book
This deck covers key concepts and questions related to hair and scalp disorders and diseases, including types of alopecia, common hair disorders, and treatments.
Cosmetologists can make appropriate recommendations when they can identify the difference between __________.
a. hair loss and hair growth
b. common and irregular hair loss
c. the two types of canities
d. hair growth and irregular hair loss
b. common and irregular hair loss
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Cosmetologists can make appropriate recommendations when they can identify the difference between __________.
a. hair loss and hair growth
b. common and irregular hair loss
c. the two types of canities
d. hair growth and irregular hair loss
b. common and irregular hair loss
Which of the following is true about hair and scalp disorders and diseases?
a. Some are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas others must be treated by a healthcare provider.
b. Hair and scalp disorders are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas diseases must be treated by a healthcare provider.
c. Most are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas a few must be treated by a healthcare provider.
d. Hair and scalp diseases are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas disorders must be treated by a healthcare provider.
a. Some are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas others must be treated by a healthcare provider.
Why is it important to recognize communicable scalp and hair conditions?
a The cosmetologist needs to know how to safely provide services to clients with scalp and hair conditions.
b. The cosmetologist needs to provide treatments to clients with scalp and hair conditions.
c. The cosmetologist is responsible for controlling the spread of infections.
d. The cosmetologist is responsible for recommending over-the-counter products to treat most infections.
C. The cosmetologist is responsible for controlling the spread of infections.
Which form of alopecia is an autoimmune disorder?
a. postpartum
b. androgenic
c. totalis
d. areata
d. areata
How to women experience androgenic alopecia?
a. hair thinning over the crown, top of head, and temple areas
b. hair loss resulting in a horseshoe shape
c. hair loss in round or irregular shaped patches
d. hair loss of all terminal scalp hair
a. hair thinning over the crown, top of head, and temple areas
What is considered normal hair loss?
a. 50 percent of hair
b. 50 to 100 hairs per day
c. No hair loss is considered normal.
d. 40 percent of hair
b. 50 to 100 hairs per day
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Cosmetologists can make appropriate recommendations when they can identify the difference between __________. | b. common and irregular hair loss |
Which of the following is true about hair and scalp disorders and diseases? | a. Some are treatable by the cosmetologist, whereas others must be treated by a healthcare provider. |
Why is it important to recognize communicable scalp and hair conditions? | C. The cosmetologist is responsible for controlling the spread of infections. |
Which form of alopecia is an autoimmune disorder? | d. areata |
How to women experience androgenic alopecia? | a. hair thinning over the crown, top of head, and temple areas |
What is considered normal hair loss? | b. 50 to 100 hairs per day |
Which option can cause negative side effects when addressing hair loss? | C. Finasteride |
Over the past year, your client’s hair has thinned substantially, and the client has asked you to recommend treatment options. What advice will you give the client? | d. Seek medical attention. |
Which hair disorder causes hair to grow longer and thicker than usual? | C. hypertrichosis |
The term for gray or white hair is __________. | a. canities |
Your client has brittle hair and nodules near the scalp. What disorder is the client exhibiting? | b. trichorrhexis nodosa |
Your client has trichoptilosis. What treatment is most appropriate to address this disorder? | d. Cut the client’s hair. |
Which hair disorder is caused by the use of chemical straighteners? | a. trichorrhexis nodosa |
What is the technical term for brittle hair? | b. fragilitas crinium |
What is the main difference between dry scalp and dandruff? | C. Dandruff most commonly produces an oily scalp, whereas dry scalp does not produce an oily scalp. |
All of the following are symptoms of pityriasis capitis simplex EXCEPT __________. | d. greasy or waxy scales |
Your client arrives for the appointment with a red, inflamed face and brittle beard. What may be the cause? | a. tinea barbae |
Scabies is a type of __________ infection. | b. parasitic |
All of the following are bacterial infections EXCEPT __________. | C. pediculosis capitis |
Which type of bacterial infection presents as small, red bumps around hair follicles? | d. folliculitis |
Total scalp hair loss is known as __________. | b. alopecia totalis |
All of the following statements are true about postpartum alopecia EXCEPT: | a. Postpartum alopecia is temporary hair loss in the first trimester of pregnancy. |
What is a cold cap used for? | C. to reduce hair loss in chemotherapy patients |
The technical term for beaded hair is _________. | a. monilethrix |
The technical term for split ends is __. | b. trichoptilosis |
The technical term for dandruff is __. | c. pityriasis |
Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a . | d. fungus |
A severe form of dandruff is called __. | b. pityriasis steatoides |
A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite that burrows under the skin is __. | c. scabies |
The technical term for ringworm is __. | A. tinea |