Alopecia
Abnormal hair loss is known as:
Alopecia
What are the only two FDA-approved hair loss treatments (rx), which have been proven to stimulate hair growth?
minoxidil and finasteride
What is the medical term for brittle hair?
Fragilitas Crinium
What is the medical term for dandruff, which is characterized by the excessive production and accumulation of skin cells?
Pityriasis
All forms of tinea are highly __.
contagious
Also known as, Male pattern baldness
Androgenic Alopecia
This topical treatments is applied twice a day, is available for both men and women, and is available in two different strengths. It is not known to have any negative side effects. What am i?
Minoxidil
What is the medical term for ringed hair/gray hair?
Research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called,
malassezia
Head lice are tenacious creatures can live away from the human body for up to _ _ hours.
48
An autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be mistakenly attacked by the person's own immune system, is called:
Alopecia areata
finasteride
What is the technical term for Monilethrix?
beaded hair
Commonly known as ringworm of the scalp. It is characterized by red papules or spots at the openings of the hair follicles. What am i?
Tinea Capitis
Improper shaving or by broken hair below the skin surface can cause hair to grow into the side of the follicle, causing irritation and swelling that cuts off oxygen to the bottom of the follicle. What is this disorder called?
pseudofolliculitis barbae
Hair loss occurring in old age and is permanent
Alopecia Senilis
In addition to medicinal rx's, there are several surgical option available. One common surgery, requires removing small sections of hair that include the follicle, papilla, and bulb from areas of thick hair growth and transplanting them into bald areas. What am i?
hair transplant
Canities exists at or before birth and generally is part of a disorder known as:
albinism
What bacteria is responsible for causing folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis?
staphylococcus/ staph
When a client is suffering from pityriasis steatoides and is dealing with excessive shedding mixed with sebum causes the scales to adhere to the scalp in patches, where they can cause itching and irritation. This new condition is called?
seborrheic dermatitis
Advanced alopecia areata is described to progress to total scalp hair loss, in which case is known as:
Alopecia totalis
With proper training, barber can offer several nonmedical options to camouflage hair loss. These include :
hair replacements
wigs
hair weaves
hair extensions
minoxidil (only)
What is the medical term for knotted hair?
trichorrhexis nodosa
A boil, of an acute bacterial infection of a hair follicle, producing constant pain and is the active result of an inflammatory process limited to a definite area producing a pustule perforated by a hair. What am i called?
furuncle
What are some nonmedical treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae?
- proper shaving techniques
- antibiotic or antifungal preparations
- the use of electric razors