Hair Loss
Parasitic Infections
Fungal Infections
Hair Disorders
Extra
100
What is alopecia?
The partial or complete loss of hair
100
What do lice feed on?
Human blood
100
What is tinea the technical term for?
ringworm
100
What are congenital canities?
Canities that are present at birth
100
Should you ever perform on a client if they show signs of parasitic or bacterial infections?
No
200
How many hairs are normal to lose a day?
50 to 100
200
Which parasitic infection is highly contagious?
Scabies
200
Is tinea contagious?
Yes
200
What is the technical term for split ends?
Trichoptilosis
200
What types of hormones affect thinning hair?
Androgen + Thyroid hormones
300
What is it called when your hairline starts to recede from too-tight hairstyles?
Traction Alopecia
300
Is dandruff contagious?
No
300
What is also know as "Honeycomb Ringworm"?
Tinea favosa
300
What is ringed hair?
variety of canities by altering bands of gray + pigmented hair
300
How long does it take to notice a change in hair growth after taking supplements?
3-4 months
400
How long does it take for hair to grow back after pregnancy?
6-12 months
400
What is scabies caused by?
It is caused by mites (sarcoptes scabiei)
400
What are the symptoms of tinea?
Itching, scales, and circular lesions
400
What is the growth of terminal hair in non-typical places called?
Hirsuties
400
What kind of bacteria primarily cause infections on the scalp?
Streptococci or staphylococci bacteria
500
Which hair losses are caused by autoimmune disorders?
Alopecia areata, alopecia totalis, and alopecia universalis
500
What do antifungal agents contain in them?
pyrithione zinc, selenium sulfide, or ketocanozole
500
What are the 3 types of ringworm we've learned about?
Tinea capitis, tinea barbae, and tinea favosa
500
This is caused by the narrowing of the hair shaft (genetic mutation)
Monilethrix (beaded hair)
500
How can you prevent the spread of bacterial infections?
Conduct state board approved cleaning + disinfection procedures