Hair loss
temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called
postpartum alopecia
monilethrix
what is the cause of pityriasis
fungal infection
what term refers to an acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain
furuncle
what is a condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft
fragilitas crinium
the complete loss of all body hair is known as
alopecia universalis
hirsuties
which treatment is recommended for a client with trichorrhexis nodosa
softening the hair with conditioners
an example of a parasitic infection is
pediculosis capitis
a cosmetologist is able to provide treatment for
trichoptilosis
which type of alopecia is defined as hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles
alopecia areata
which sentence best describes a client with the disorder monilethrix
the client's hair has a beaded appearance due to narrowing of the hair shaft
if a client's hair is brittle and there are circular-shaped lesions on the scalp with red spots at the opening of the hair follicles, the client is likely infected with
tinea capitis
what is a severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum
pityriasis steatoides
what is a scalp disorder characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp
tinea favosa
which of the following statements is true about alopecia
alopecia areata is most easily identified by scalp inflammation
each of the following hair disorders is characterized by brittle hair EXCEPT
hirsuties
what would result if a cosmetologist treated a client with trichoptilosis by conditioning and moisturizing the hair
the hair would be softened, but the damage would not be repaired
What is true about congenital canities
canities can be present at birth
trichoptilosis is the technical term for
split ends
which of the following is a reason cosmetologists should understand hair and scalp disorders and diseases
cosmetologists can better recommend client hair loss treatments if they can identify the differences between common and irregular hair loss
what advice would a cosmetologist give a client if they improved their nutrition diet, but after 2 months nothing changed
the client should consult with the healthcare provider about the possibility of using a medication like Minoxidil or Finasteride to stimulate hair growth
what is the most appropriate process to distinguish pityriasis and pediculosis capitis
examine the scalp closely to determine whether the foreign matter is loose or attached to hair strands
what behavior best explains why a client may be dealing with pediculosis captis
the client is not being careful about limiting contact with other people's heads, both directly and indirectly
the following are all causes of hair expect
extreme stress