Types of Hair Loss
What are the three common forms of hair loss
Androgenic Alopecia
Alopecia Areata
Postpartum Alopecia
What is the technical term for gray or white hair
Canities
Which disorder is highly contagious condition caused by mites that lay eggs inside the skin
Scabies
Properly practicing state board approved cleaning and disinfection procedures will help prevent the spread of _____________
infections
What agency approved the two hair loss treatments that's proven to stimulate hair growth
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Which hair loss is characterized by temporary hair loss after pregnancy
Postpartum Alopecia
What is a condition in which the hair grows longer or thicker than usual
Hypertrichosis
Dandruff is caused by a naturally occurring fungus called________________
Malassezia
Furuncle is the technical term for_______________
a boil
an infection of the tissue surrounding a hair follicle
What percentage is Minoxidil regular strength solution
2%
Which hair loss is characterized by terminal hair miniaturization and a shortened anagen phase. It can affect anyone and is caused by genetics, age, or hormonal changes
Androgenic Alopecia
Fragilitas Crinium is the technical term for
Brittle Hair
Which tinea scalp disorder is a fungal scalp infection known as ringworm of the scalp
Tinea capitis
Which bacterial infection has inflammation or infection of the hair follicles
Folliculitis
What percentage is Minoxidil extra-strength solution
5%
Which hair loss is characterized by an autoimmune disorder that attacks the hair follicles leading to hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches
Alopecia Areata
What is the technical term for split ends
Trichoptilosis
Pityriasis steatoides is a more severe case of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of_____________
greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum that stick to the scalp in crusts
Folliculitis barbae is an inflammation of hair follicles caused by__________________
ingrown hairs
and can occur anywhere the hair is shaved or tweezed
Which hair loss treatment is a topical medication applied to the scalp
Minoxidil
Which advanced form of Alopecia Areata causes loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp.
Alopecia Universalis
What is the technical term for knotted hair. It is characterized by brittleness and formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft.
Trichorrhexis nodosa
Which tinea scalp disorder is also known as a honeycomb ringworm and is characterized by dry yellow crusts on the scalp called scutula and has a distinctive oder
Tinea Favosa
Which bacterial infection are a cluster of boils caused by staphylococci and extend into the subcutaneous tissue
Carbuncles
Which hair loss treatment is an oral prescription medication that is more effective and convenient to take
Finasteride