Dandruff/Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hair Loss
Skin Bleaching
100
Dandruff and Seborrheic Dermatitis are chronic medical conditions.
True or False
True
100
Which of the following is not a cause of hair loss?
a) Hormonal changes
b) Aging
c) Hairstyle
d) Medications and medical conditions
e) Dandruff
Dandruff (Dandruff does not cause hair loss, however the scratching of the hair can impact hair follicles and result in hair loss)
100
Around what age do you think skin bleaching starts?
19 to 21 years
200
What percentage of the population will have dandruff at some point in their life?
50%
200
Which of the following tips is NOT important when dealing with hair loss?
a) Dermatologist referral
b) Paying attention to changes in your health, such as joint pain, tiredness, heavy periods, medications, and stress levels
c) Using a cotton pillowcase
d) Satin bonnet
e) Monitoring changes in your hair loss pattern over time
Using a cotton pillowcase is the wrong answer (A silk pillowcase is preferred as it causes less friction on your hair, thereby preventing reduction in hair follicles).
200
Skin bleaching among people of African descent is rooted in colonialism and slavery.
True or False
True
300
What common areas of the body would you see dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis?
a) Scalp and Beard
b) Beard and facial areas
c) Eyebrows and Scalp
d) Scalp and upper part of the body
Scalp and Beard
(Dandruff and Seborrheic dermatitis both affect scalp and beard, but seborrheic dermatitis affects other parts of the body including facial areas, eyebrows, ears, and trunk)
300
Which of these hair braid styles will most likely NOT result in hair loss?
B
300
Which of the following is NOT an example of chemicals or methods used for bleaching?
a) Mercury
b) Hydroquinone
c) Corticosteroids
d) Naproxen
e) Glutathione IV treatments
d) Naproxen
400
Which one is Seborrheic Dermatitis, and which one is Dandruff?
400
Which of the following types of hair loss is more common among people of African descent
a) Traction Alopecia
b) Male and Female patterned hair loss
c) Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia
d) A and C
e) A and B
d) A and C
Traction Alopecia and Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA)
These types of hair loss are common among women of African descent (Traction and CCCA) and Sikh men and boys (Traction).
400
Which of the following is NOT an adverse effect of bleaching?
a) Mercury poisoning
b) Nausea and Vomiting
c) Exogenous ochronosis
d) Liver and kidney damage
e) Skin thinning, Scarring, Infection and Blistering
b) Nausea and Vomiting
500
Which of the following is NOT a treatment or lifestyle option for managing Dandruff or Seborrheic Dermatitis?
a) Nizoral Shampoo (Ketoconazole)
b) Dercos (Selenium sulfide and Salicylic acid)
c) Scalp or hair oil
d) Lukewarm showers
Scalp or Hair Oil (Causes buildup of products and can worsen dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis by creating a suitable environment for fungal growth)
500
Minoxidil (Rogaine 2% or 5%), bought without a prescription, can be used to treat hair loss
True or False?
True (for mild cases); otherwise, see a dermatologist.
500
Which of the following is NOT applicable to protecting your skin from bleaching?
a) Avoid products that contain hydroquinone, mercurous chloride, calomel, mercuric, mercurio or mercury.
b) Avoid products with no labels or labels in languages you cannot read or interpret
c) Know what's in your skin products.
d) Drinking water and minding your business (MYOB)
d) Drinking water and minding your business