Hair and Scalp Diseases and Disorders
Abnormal hair loss
What is Alopecia
Also known as hirsuties; condition of abnormal hair growth
What is Hypertrichosis
The technical term for classic dandruff; flakes itchy scalp
What is Pityriasis Capitis Simplex
Long coarse pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females
What is Terminal Hair
The shape of the hair strands describes as straight, wavy, curly, and extremely curly.
What is Wave Pattern
An autoimmune disorder that causes affected hair follicles to be attached by a person's own immune system. Causes round smooth bald patches.
What is Alopecia Areata
Naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin; responsible for dandruff when it grows out of control
What is Malassezia
Severe case of dandruff; greasy waxy scales mixed with sebum
What is Pityriasis Steadoids
A weak physical bond
What is the Salt Bond
The process by which newly formed cells in the hair bulb mature, fill with keratin, move upward, lose their nucleus and die.
What is Keratinization
Total loss of scalp hair
What is Alopecia Totalis
Technical term for beaded hair
What is Monilethrix
Temporary hair loss experienced towards the end and after pregnancy.
What is Postpartum Alopecia
Bonds that cross-link polypeptide chains and are responsible for the strength and elasticity of human hair.
What are Side Bonds
A weak physical bond that is easily broken by water or heat.
What is the Hydrogen Bond
The technical term for brittle hair
What is Fragilatas Crinium
Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice.
What is Pediculosis Capitis
The technical term for split ends
What is Trichoptilosis
The scientific study of the hair.
What is Trichology
A long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
What is Polypeptide Chain
Localized infection of the hair follicle; Boil
What is a Furnicle
The technical term for Dandruff
What is Pityriasis
The technical term for ringworm; itchy scales
What is Tinea
Also known as lanugo hair; short fine, unpigmented hair found on the body with the exception of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
What is Vellus Hair
Spiral shape of a coiled protein created by polypeptide chains that intertwine with each other.
What is a Helix