Science
any abnormality of bodily function; services can be performed with special product recommendations
disorder
signs of infection
heat, ache, redness, pus, swelling
the tough, outer protective covering of the hair
cuticle
process by which newly formed cells in the hair bulb mature
keratinization
hair loss in abnormal amounts
alopecia
unclean materials or tools left on a surface
contamination
spherical-shaped bacteria that grow in pairs and cause pneumonia
diplococci
hair is composed of a strong, fibrous protein called
keratin
all hair goes through how many stages of growth
three
patches of hair loss
alopecia areata
tools are cleaned with soapy water to remove all debris, then placed in an autoclave to destroy all microbial life and sterilized
decontamination method 2
bacteria that are not harmful
non pathogenic
the hair growth phase of break down and change
catagen
pigmented hair on the scalp, arms, legs and in the nose and ears
terminal
balding on the entire head
alopecia totalis
one cell microorganisms
bacteria
pathogenic bacteria that live on or inside another organism
parasites
the active growth phase of hair
anagen
soft, white, downy hair commonly found on newborn babies
lanugo
balding over the entire body
alopecia universalis
contagious/communicable infections or diseases are transferred from one person to another through
contact
infectious pathogenic microorganisms that are present in the human blood and can cause disease
blood born pathogens
the study of hair and its diseases and disorders
trichology
period of rest
telegen
period of temporary hair loss after childbirth
postpartum alopecia