Its Trichy
More severe case of dandruff characterized by accumulation of greasy scales mixed with sebum
What is pityriasis steatoides?
Bacterial scalp infections are caused either by staphylococci or this type of bacteria
What is streptococci?
Refers to amount of movement or shape in hair strand
What is wave pattern?
Alters disulfide bonds
What are relaxers?
Term for split ends
What is trichoptilosis?
Beaded hair, due to narrowing of hair shaft
What is monilethrix?
Excessive production and shedding of skin cells
What is pityriasis?
Diameter of an individual hair strand
What is hair texture?
Weak physical bond broken by water or heat
What is hydrogen?
Final hair cycle phase
What is telogen?
Technical term for hair loss due to autoimmune disorder
What is alopecia areata?
Term for ringworm
What is tinea?
Hairs ability to stretch and return to its original length without breaking
What is elasticity?
side bonds that link across polypeptide chains in cortex to give hair strength and also what
What is elasticity?
Newly formed cells in hair bulb mature, fill with keratin, move upward, lose nucleus and die
What is keratinization?
Technical term for head lice which is infestation of parasites that feed on human blood
What is pediculosis capitis?
Intense itching and a rash may have blisters and bumps
What is scabies?
Hairs ability to absorb moisture
What is porosity?
Innermost layer found in coarse hair and beard hair (hairs pith or core)
What is Medulla?
Involuntary muscle in the dermis that attaches to the hair
What is arrector pili?
What is trichorrhexis nodosa?
Redness and inflammation can also be found in eyebrows and beard
What is seborrheic dermatitis?
A full head of healthy hair is strong enough to support the weight of these two large animals
What is an Elephant?
Results in grey or white hair when hair follicle produces less melanin
What is acquired canities?
Variety of canities; alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout strand
What is ringed hair?
Characterized by terminal hair miniaturization
What is androgenic alopecia?
Naturally occurring fungus called malassezia and feeds on scalps oils will cause this......
What is dandruff?
located above the epidermis
What is hair shaft?
Strong disulfide side bond
What is chemical?
What is catagen phase?
Brittle hair and hair may split or break at any part of hair strand
What is Fragilitas crinium?
Term for a boil
What is furuncle?
Location of the root of the hair
What is below the epidermis?
Hydrogen, salt and disulfide are what
What are types of side bonds?
Protects the cortex
What is the hair cuticle?
Inflammation by ingrown hairs where hair is plucked or shaved
What is folliculitis barbae?
Cluster of boils
What is carbuncle?
Study of hair, including its diseases and care
What is trichology?
Include testosterone, affect dermal papilla and production of keratinocytes+= reduced hair growth
What are androgens?
Growth phase in hair growth cycle
What is anagen?
This condition hair grows thicker and longer than usual
What is hypertrichosis?
Classic term for dandruff (scalp irritation, large flakes, itchy)
What is pityriasis capitis simplex?
AKA peach fuzz: is short, fine unpigmented body hair
What is vellus hair?
Proven to stimulate hair growth and comes in two strengths
What is minoxidil?
The cortex contains DNA, but this innermost layer contains ZERO DNA
What is the medulla?
These prefer clean hair (despite rumors)
What are lice?
body system that includes hair, skin, and nails
What is integumentary?
The only part of your hair that is alive
What is follicle or root?
Only 2% of the population naturally possess this hair color, the rest are chemically filled to make it that way
What are blondes?
Pigment in Natural hair color
What is melanin?