Nursing /Hair Chemistry: Chapter 08 Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases Part 2
Which of the following statements is true of hypertrichosis? A. It is a condition in which hair grows shorter or thinner than usual. B. It is hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturization and a shortened anagen phase. C. It is treated using methods such as photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal. D. It is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft.
C. It is treated using methods such as photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal.
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Which of the following statements is true of hypertrichosis? A. It is a condition in which hair grows shorter or thinner than usual. B. It is hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturization and a shortened anagen phase. C. It is treated using methods such as photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal. D. It is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft.
C. It is treated using methods such as photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal.
What is the technical term for split ends? A. monilethrix B. canities C. hirsuties D. trichoptilosis
D. trichoptilosis
What is the only way to treat trichoptilosis? A. softening the hair with conditioners B. waxing C. sugaring D. cutting split ends
D. cutting split ends
What is the technical term for knotted hair? A. trichoptilosis B. trichorrhexis nodosa C. pityriasis D. frigilitas crinium
B. trichorrhexis nodosa
Which of the following is a true statement about trichorrhexis nodosa? A. Trichorrhexis nodosa is a condition in which the hair grows longer or thicker than usual. B. Trichorrhexis nodosa is caused by a gene mutation and has no recognized treatment. C. Trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp often results from chemical straighteners or excessive thermal pressing. D. Trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp is caused by a naturally occurring fungus called malassezia.
C. Trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp often results from chemical straighteners or excessive thermal pressing.
Monilethrix is __________. A. the technical term for gray or white hair B. a condition in which the hair grows longer or thicker than usual C. caused by a gene mutation and has no recognized treatment D. a result of the loss of the hair’s natural pigment
C. caused by a gene mutation and has no recognized treatment
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| Term | Definition |
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Which of the following statements is true of hypertrichosis? A. It is a condition in which hair grows shorter or thinner than usual. B. It is hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturization and a shortened anagen phase. C. It is treated using methods such as photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal. D. It is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft. | C. It is treated using methods such as photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal. |
What is the technical term for split ends? A. monilethrix B. canities C. hirsuties D. trichoptilosis | D. trichoptilosis |
What is the only way to treat trichoptilosis? A. softening the hair with conditioners B. waxing C. sugaring D. cutting split ends | D. cutting split ends |
What is the technical term for knotted hair? A. trichoptilosis B. trichorrhexis nodosa C. pityriasis D. frigilitas crinium | B. trichorrhexis nodosa |
Which of the following is a true statement about trichorrhexis nodosa? A. Trichorrhexis nodosa is a condition in which the hair grows longer or thicker than usual. B. Trichorrhexis nodosa is caused by a gene mutation and has no recognized treatment. C. Trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp often results from chemical straighteners or excessive thermal pressing. D. Trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp is caused by a naturally occurring fungus called malassezia. | C. Trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp often results from chemical straighteners or excessive thermal pressing. |
Monilethrix is __________. A. the technical term for gray or white hair B. a condition in which the hair grows longer or thicker than usual C. caused by a gene mutation and has no recognized treatment D. a result of the loss of the hair’s natural pigment | C. caused by a gene mutation and has no recognized treatment |
Which of the following is an accurate statement about monilethrix? A. People with monilethrix experience sparse hair growth. B. People with monilethrix should bleach their hair. C. Monilethrix has several recognized treatments. D. Monilethrix is the technical term for split ends. | A. People with monilethrix experience sparse hair growth. |
What is the technical term for brittle hair? A. pityriasis steatoides B. pediculosis capitis C. tinea capitis D. fragilitas crinium | D. fragilitas crinium |
Fragilitas crinium is __________. A. characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft B. typically treated using electrolysis, photoepilation, laser hair removal, shaving, tweezing, and depilatories C. caused by mechanical and chemical abuse, exposure to UV rays, and pulling the hair tightly into braids or ponytails D. hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturization and a shortened anagen phase | C. caused by mechanical and chemical abuse, exposure to UV rays, and pulling the hair tightly into braids or ponytails |
Pityriasis is characterized by __. A. red spots at the openings of the hair follicles B. brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft C. excessive production and shedding of skin cells D. dry yellow crusts on the scalp called scutula | C. excessive production and shedding of skin cells |
Dandruff is caused by a naturally occurring fungus known as __. A. dermatophyte B. malassezia C. staphylococci D. streptococci | B. malassezia |
Identify an accurate statement about dandruff. A. It is not contagious. B. Its technical term is fragilitas crinium. C. It is caused by dermatophyte fungus. D. It cannot be controlled by antidandruff shampoos. | A. It is not contagious. |
The technical term for classic dandruff is __, and it is characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes, and an itchy scalp. A. hypertrichosis B. pityriasis capitis simplex C. pityriasis steatoides D. trichoptilosis | B. pityriasis capitis simplex |
Identify an accurate statement about pityriasis steatoides. A. When pityriasis steatoides is accompanied by redness and inflammation, it is called pediculosis capitis. B. Pityriasis steatoides is extremely contagious. C. Pityriasis steatoides is a less severe case of dandruff than pityriasis capitis simplex. D. Cosmetologists should not perform services on anyone who has pityriasis steatoides. | D. Cosmetologists should not perform services on anyone who has pityriasis steatoides. |
Tinea is __. A. caused by a parasite B. the technical term for ringworm C. a highly contagious condition caused by mites called Sarcoptes scabiei D. an infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice | B. the technical term for ringworm |