Hair Loss
Partial or complete hair loss from where it typically grows
What is Alopecia
technical term for beaded hair
What is Monilethrix
technical term for dandruff
What is Pityriasis
Growth phase
What is Anagen phase
measures the number of hair in a square inch
What is Density
total loss of all terminal hair
What is Alopecia Totalis
variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of grey and pigmented hair
What is Ringed Hair
a naturally occurring fungus
What is Malassezia
short fine downy hair that is unpigmented
What is Vellus hair
Ability for the hair to absorb mositure
What is Porosity
Also known as male pattern baldness; hair loss characterized by miniaturization of terminal hair and as shortened anagen phase
What is Androgenic Alopecia
technical term for split ends
What is Trichoptilosis
technical term for classic dandruff characterized by scalp irritation, itchy scalp and large flakes
What is Pityriasis Capitis Simplex
\transition phase between the hair follicles growth and resting phase
What is Catagen Phase
To check for ____________ you wet the hair and place between finger and thumb and stretch with other finger and thumb at end of hair
What is Elasticity
Autoimmune disorder that causes the affected hair follicles to be attacked by the immune system
What is Alopecia Areata
technical term for knotted hair
What is Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Technical term for Ring Worm
What is Tinea
long pigmented hair on the scalp and body
What is Terminal hair
diameter of an individual hair strand
What is Texture
hair loss medication orally taken and usually only prescribed for men
What its Finasteride
growth of terminal hair on a woman's body in areas that typically do not have terminal hair
What is Hirsuties
highly contagious condition caused by mites
What are Scabies
hairs resting phase
What is Telogen phase
hair grows straight up or at a different angle than the other hair
What is a Cowlick