Hair Loss
Partial or complete loss of hair from where it typically grows
What is ALOPECIA?
The loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp.
What ALOPECIA UNIVERSALIS?
The technical term for natural gray or white hair.
What is Canities?
I'm characterized by the excessive production and shedding of skin cells. ____________ the technical name for dandruff.
What is pityriasis?
The technical term for ringworm.
What is tinea?
Hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturization and a shortened anagen phase
What is Androgenic alopecia?
__________ alopecia can affect anyone and is caused by genetics, age or hormonal changes.
What is androgenic alopecia?
There are two types of canities. Congenital is present at birth and ______________ is a result of age or genetics.
What is acquired?
The name of the fungus that causing dandruff.
What is malassezia?
A fungal scalp infection that has a circular shape.
What is tinea capitas?
The immune system attacks the hair follicles, which lead to hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches.
What is ALOPECIA AREATA?
It is common to lose 50 to ______ hairs per day.
What is 100?
The growth terminal hair on a female's body and typically do not have terminal hair.
What is hirsuties?
The technical term for classic dandruff characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes and an itchy scalp.
What is pityriasis capitis simplex?
Its a fungal infection that primarily affects the beard and mustache areas of the face.
What is tinea barbae?
Temporary hair loss after pregnancy.
What is POSTPARTUM ALOPECIA?
___________ alopecia hair growth cycle usually regulates within 6 to 12 months after delivery.
What is postpartum?
A condition in which hair grows longer and thicker than usual.
What is hypertrichosis?
A more severe case of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum that stick to the scalp in crusts.
What is pityriasis steatoides?
The dry yellow crusts on the scalp that is caused tinea favus.
What is scutula?
The loss of all terminal scalp hair.
What is ALOPECIA TOTALIS?
__________ alopecia is the total loss of all terminal hair with no signs of inflammation, skin disorder or disease.
What is Alopecia Universalis?
The hairs may split or break at any part of the hair strand.
What is fragilitas crinium?
Infants with a severe case of greasy or waxy dandruff.
What is cradle cap?
Tinea favus is also known as the ______________ ringworm.
What is honeycomb?