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Hair Chemistry: Chapter 08 Vocabulary Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases
This deck covers key vocabulary and concepts related to hair and scalp disorders and diseases, including various types of alopecia, fungal infections, and hair conditions.
partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows
alopecia
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Term
Definition
partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows
alopecia
autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be attached by the immune system; usually begins with one or more small, round, smooth bald patches on the scalp
alopecia areata
total loss of all terminal scalp hair
alopecia totalis
loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp
alopecia universalis
hair loss characterized by miniaturization of terminal hair and a shortened anagen phase; it can affect anyone and is caused by genetics, age or hormone changes
androgenic alopecia
technical term for gray or white hair; results from the loss of the hair’s natural melanin pigment
canities
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows | alopecia |
autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be attached by the immune system; usually begins with one or more small, round, smooth bald patches on the scalp | alopecia areata |
total loss of all terminal scalp hair | alopecia totalis |
loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp | alopecia universalis |
hair loss characterized by miniaturization of terminal hair and a shortened anagen phase; it can affect anyone and is caused by genetics, age or hormone changes | androgenic alopecia |
technical term for gray or white hair; results from the loss of the hair’s natural melanin pigment | canities |
inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci; a cluster of furuncles | carbuncles |
inflammation or infection of the hair follicles | folliculitis |
technical term for brittle hair | fragilitas crinium |
boil; acute, localized bacterial infection of the tissue surrounding a hair follicle | furuncle |
growth of terminal hair on a woman’s body in an area that would not typically have terminal hair; often found on the upper lip, chin, cheeks, and chest | hirsuties |
condition of hair growth where the hair grows longer or thicker than usual | hypertichosis |
naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin; fungus that causes visibly shed skin cells, or dandruff, that can sit on the scalp and create dryness | malassezia |
technical term for beaded hair | monilethrix |
infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice | pediculosis capitis |
technical term for dandruff; characterized by excessive production and shedding of skin cells | pityriasis |
technical term for classic dandruff; characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes, and itchy scalp | pityriasis capitis simplex |
severe case of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum that stick to the scalp in crusts | pityriasis steatoides |
temporary hair loss experienced after the conclusion of pregnancy | postpartum alopecia |
variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of grand and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand | ringed hair |
highly contagious condition caused by mites called Sarcoptes Scabiei that lay eggs inside the skin | scabies |
dry, sulfur-yellow crusts on the scalp in tinea favosa or tinea favus; has a distinctive odor | scutula |
ringworm, contagious condition caused by fungal infection; characterized by itching, scales, and – sometimes – painful lesions | tinea |
also known as honeycomb ringworm; fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow crusts on the scalp called scutula | tinea favosa |
split ends | trichoptilosis |
knotted hair; characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft | trichorrhexis nodosa |