Did you know & Why is it important
3-4 months
How long does it take to notice your hair growing?
50-100 strands
How many hairs are lost daily on the average?
What is the canities?
technical term for dandruff
What is pityriasis?
minoxidil & finasteride
the partial or complete loss of hair from where it typically grows
What is alopecia?
characterized by alternating grey and pigmented hair
What is ringed hair?
naturally occurring fungus
What is Malassezia?
infestation of hair and scalp head lice.
What is pediculosis capitis?
80 million people
How many people in the US experience hereditary hair loss?
hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturization
the growth of terminal hair on a woman's body in areas where it doesn't typically grow.
What is hirsuties?
severe case of dandruff with accumulation of greasy waxy scales mixed with sebum.
What is pityriasis steatoides?
brittle hair
What is fragilitas crinium?
a communicable scalp and hair condition is recognized.
When should you refer a client to a physician?
the immune system attacks the hair follicles, which leads to hair loss in patches.
What is alopecia areata?
hair grows longer and thicker than usual
What is hypertrichosis?
fungal scalp infection known as ringworm.
What is tinea capitis?
beaded hair
What is monilethrix?
Identify the differences between common & irregular hair loss helps make better recommendations for treatment.
the loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp.
What is alopecia universalis?
the technical term for split ends
What is trichoptilosis?
infection of the tissue surrounding a hair follicle
What is a furuncle?
brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings
What is trichorrhexis nodosa?