Ch.10 Hair Loss and Disorders of the hair and scalp

Alopecia

100

Abnormal hair loss is known as:

Alopecia

200

Also known as, Male pattern baldness

Androgenic Alopecia 

300

An autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be mistakenly attacked by the person's own immune system, is called:

Alopecia areata

400

Hair loss occurring in old age and is permanent

Alopecia Senilis

500

Advanced alopecia areata is described to progress to total scalp hair loss, in which case is known as: 

Alopecia totalis

Hair Loss Treatments

100

What are the only two FDA-approved hair loss treatments (rx), which have been proven to stimulate hair growth?

minoxidil and finasteride

200

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

300

An oral rx medication for men, sold up the name Propecia and is used only by men. Extremely effective in slowing the rate of hair loss and increase hair growth. Once stopped, hair loss will return. What am I?

finasteride

400

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

500

With proper training, barber can offer several nonmedical options to camouflage hair loss. These include :

hair replacements
wigs
hair weaves
hair extensions
minoxidil (only)

Disorders of Hair

100

What is the medical term for brittle hair?

Fragilitas Crinium

200

What is the medical term for ringed hair/gray hair?

Canities

300

What is the technical term for Monilethrix?

beaded hair

400

Canities exists at or before birth and generally is part of a disorder known as: 

albinism

500

What is the medical term for knotted hair? 

trichorrhexis nodosa

Disorders of Scalp

100

What is the medical term for dandruff, which is characterized by the excessive production and accumulation of skin cells?

Pityriasis

200

Research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called, 

malassezia

300

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

400

What bacteria is responsible for causing folliculitis and pseudofolliculitis?

staphylococcus/ staph

500

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

Bonus 2x

100

All forms of tinea are highly __. 

contagious

200

Head lice are tenacious creatures can live away from the human body for up to _ _ hours.

48

300

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

400

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

500

 What are some nonmedical treatments for pseudofolliculitis barbae? 

- proper shaving techniques
- antibiotic or antifungal preparations
- the use of electric razors