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The following are all causes of hair loss EXCEPT ______.
a. pregnancy
b. insufficient diet
c. extreme stress
d. autoimmune disorders
c. extreme stress
Which hair disorder causes terminal hair to grow on areas of a woman’s body where terminal hair typically does not grow?
a. hirsuties
b. hypertrichosis
c. monilethrix
d. canities
a. hirsuties
What hair disorder is caused by loss of the hair’s natural pigment?
a. trichoptilosis
b. hypertrichosis
c. hirsuties
d. canities
d. canities
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 ______.
a. malassezia
b. tinea capitis
c. sarcoptes scabiei
d. streptococcus
b. tinea capitis
The complete loss of all body hair is known as _____.
a. alopecia universalis
b. alopecia totalis
c. alopecia areata
d. androgenic alopecia
a. alopecia universalis
Which type of alopecia is defined as hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles?
a. androgenic alopecia
b. alopecia totalis
c. postpartum alopecia
d. alopecia areata
d. alopecia areata
Which sentence best describes a client with the disorder monilethrix?
a. The client’s hair has alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length of the
hair strand.
b. The client’s hair is longer or thicker than usual.
c. The client’s hair is knotted and brittle.
d. The client’s hair has a beaded appearance due to narrowing of the hair shaft.
d. The client’s hair has a beaded appearance due to narrowing of the hair shaft.
What would result if a cosmetologist treated a client with trichoptilosis by conditioning and moisturizing the hair?
a. The client’s hair will see improved growth potential.
b. Nits would dislodge and be removed from the hair with a vigorous washing.
c. The hair would be softened, but the damage would not be repaired.
d. The hair will appear thicker than usual, which will camouflage the thin spots.
c. The hair would be softened, but the damage would not be repaired.
What is the cause of pityriasis?
a. parasitic infection
b. gene mutation
c. bacterial infection
d. fungal infection
d. fungal infection
An example of a parasitic infection is ________.
a. furuncles
b. carbuncles
c. folliculitis
d. pediculosis capitis
d. pediculosis capitis
Which of the following statements is true about alopecia areata?
a. Alopecia areata most often begins in childhood.
b. Alopecia areata is most easily identified by scalp inflammation.
c. Alopecia areata is also known as male pattern baldness and does not affect women.
d. Alopecia areata causes the loss of all terminal hair on the body.
a. Alopecia areata most often begins in childhood.
The following are all true statements about congenital canities EXCEPT:
a. Canities can be caused by narrowing of the hair shaft.
b. Canities can be present at birth.
c. Canities can result from age and genetics.
d. Canities can result from extreme stress.
a. Canities can be caused by narrowing of the hair shaft.
What behavior best explains why a client may be dealing with pediculosis capitis?
a. The client is in spaces, such as bathrooms and swimming pools, where proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures are not used.
b. The client is not being careful about limiting contact with other people’s heads, both directly and indirectly.
c. The client’s hair care makes use of excessive chemical and thermal treatments.
d. The client consumes a diet poor in nutrition.
b. The client is not being careful about limiting contact with other people’s heads, both directly and indirectly.
A cosmetologist is able provide treatment for __________.
a. seborrheic dermatitis
b. scabies
c. trichoptilosis
d. folliculitis
c. trichoptilosis
Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called _____.
a. congenital alopecia
b. postpartum alopecia
c. involutional alopecia
d. androgenic alopecia
b. postpartum alopecia
The following are all reasons a cosmetologist should understand hair and scalp disorders and diseases EXCEPT __________. CH. 8- BEGINS
a. Knowledge of scalp and hair disorders allows a cosmetologist to recognize what is treatable by a cosmetologist and what should be referred to a healthcare provider.
b. Understanding the cause of a client's hair loss is necessary to determine which surgical hair replacement techniques to recommend.
c. Identifying the differences between common and irregular hair loss helps a cosmetologist to better recommend hair loss treatments to clients.
d. Recognizing communicable scalp and hair conditions is part of a cosmetologist’s infection control responsibilities.
b. Understanding the cause of a client's hair loss is necessary to determine which surgical hair replacement techniques to recommend.
Which treatment is recommended for a client with trichorrhexis nodosa?
a. the medication Minoxidil
b. softening the hair with conditioners
c. laser hair removal
d. cutting the hair above the damage
b. softening the hair with conditioners
What are indications that a client is infected with scabies?
a. The client complains of itchiness and a bumpy rash with blisters on the scalp.
b. The client complains of itchiness, and the scalp is oily and flaky.
c. The client complains of itchiness, and there are circular lesions on the scalp.
d. The client complains of itchiness, and there are small nits attached to the hair.
a. The client complains of itchiness and a bumpy rash with blisters on the scalp.
What is the most appropriate process to distinguish pityriasis and pediculosis capitis?
a. Examine the scalp closely to determine whether the foreign matter is loose or attached to hair strands.
b. Examine the scalp closely to determine whether the infection affects the tissue around a single hair strand or whether the infection is clustered.
c. Consult with the client to determine whether the client is experiencing itchiness or not.
d. Examine the scalp to determine whether the infection has a distinct odor or not.
a. Examine the scalp closely to determine whether the foreign matter is loose or attached to hair strands.
What is the technical term for beaded hair?
a. canities
b. hyperkeratosis
c. trichinosis
d. monilethrix
d. monilethrix
A client expresses frustration with continued thinning hair following a prolonged medical situation, during which the client did not receive adequate nutrition. On the advice of the healthcare provider, the client followed an improved nutrition diet, but after 2 months there has been no improvement in hair density. What advice should a cosmetologist give the client?
a. The client should consult with the healthcare provider about the possibility of using a medication like Minoxidil or Finasteride to stimulate hair growth.
b. The client should consider a temporary option, such as a wig or hair extensions, as the hair growth is unlikely to improve.
c. The client should continue the improved nutrition diet and wait for results as there has not yet been enough time for the hair follicles to regenerate.
d. The client should take a pregnancy test as pregnancy can lead to hair loss.
c. The client should continue the improved nutrition diet and wait for results as there has not yet been enough time for the hair follicles to regenerate.
What is a condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft?
a. fragilitas crinium
b. trichorrhexis nodosa
c. alopecia areata
d. hypertrichosis
b. trichorrhexis nodosa
What is the technical term for brittle hair?
a. hypertrichosis
b. pityriasis capitis simplex
c. pruritis
d. fragilitas crinium
d. fragilitas crinium
What is the medical term used to describe dandruff?
a. alopecia
b. selenium
c. pityriasis
d. pyrithione
c. pityriasis
What is a severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum?
a. pityriasis capitis
b. tinea favosa
c. pityriasis papules
d. pityriasis steatoides
d. pityriasis steatoides