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What is an inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci; a cluster of furuncles?
carbuncles
What is the technical term for knotted hair; characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft?
trichorrhexis nodosa
What is the technical term for beaded hair?
monilethrix
What is the technical term for hair loss characterized by miniaturization of terminal hair and a shortened anagen phase; it can affect anyone and is caused by genetics, age, or hormonal changes?
androgenic alopecia
What are the tiny grains of pigment in the cortex that give natural color to the hair?
melanin
What is the technical term for brittle hair?
fragilitas crinium
What is a highly contagious condition caused by mites called Sarcoptes scabiei that lay eggs inside the skin?
scabies
What is the technical term for gray or white hair; results from the loss of the hair’s natural melanin pigment?
canities
What is the technical term for split ends?
trichoptilosis
What is the partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows called?
alopecia
What is the technical term for ringworm; contagious condition caused by fungal infection; characterized by itching, scales, and— sometimes—painful lesions?
tinea
What is the temporary hair loss experienced after the conclusion of pregnancy called?
postpartum alopecia
What are the dry, sulfur-yellow crusts on the scalp in tinea favosa or tinea favus; has distinctive odor called?
scutula
What is the inflammation or infection of the hair follicles called?
folliculitis
What is the technical term for a boil; acute, localized bacterial infection of the tissue surrounding a hair follicle?
furuncle
What is a 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
What is the technical term for a total loss of all terminal scalp hair?
alopecia totalis
What is the topical treatment for hair loss that is approved by the FDA called?
Minoxidil
BONUS QUESTION**
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What are the 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, itchiness, and discomfort?
malassezia
What is a variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the hair strand called?
ringed hair
What is the technical term for classic dandruff; characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes, and itchy scalp?
pityriasis capitis simplex
What is also known as tinea favus or honeycomb ringworm; fungal infection characterized by dry, sulfuryellow crusts on the scalp called scutula?
tinea favosa
What is the condition of hair growth where the hair grows longer or thicker than usual called?
hypertrichosis
What is an example of congenital canities?
albinism
What is the autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be attacked by the immune system; usually begins with one or more small, round, smooth bald patches on the scalp called?
alopecia areata
What is the technical term for dandruff; characterized by excessive production and shedding of skin cells?
pityriasis
What is the loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp called?
alopecia universalis
What is the technical term for an infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice?
pediculosis capitis
What is the growth of terminal hair on a woman’s body in an area that would not typically have terminal hair; often found on upper lip, chin, cheeks and chest called?
hirsuties
What is an inflammation of the hair follicle caused by ingrown hairs called?
Folliculitis barbae is also known as pseudofolliculotis barbae