Wave Pattern
The study of hair is
Trichology
A growth pattern that forms a V-shape point at the front hairline and curves to one side..
Widows Peak
The technical term for hair pigment?
Melanin
The technical term for split ends is
Trichoptilosis
Scalp disorder where oily flakes and sebum combine and form greasy scales/flakes that stick to the scalp?
Pityriasis Steatoides
Hair is made up of what 2 parts?
The hair shaft and the hair root
A growth pattern that forms a circular shape, common in the crown or nape area
Whorl
Alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair is called..
Ringed Hair
Another term for hirsuties is..
Hypertrichosis
The technical term for headlice is?
Pediculosis Capitis
What four wave patterns can hair be classified as?
Straight, wavy, curly, very curly
The Hair growth pattern where the follicles slope in the same direction, resulting in the hair flowing in the same pattern or direction?
Hair Stream
The technical term for the loss of pigment in the hair is..
Canities
Hair that is brittle and has the presence of lumps along the hair strand is known as..
Trichorrhexis Nodosa
Alopecia is the technical term for?
Hair Loss
Natural wave patterns are a result of?
Genetics
The technical term for the coarse hair found on the legs, arms, and scalp?
Terminal
Hair that consists of brown or black hair is?
Eumelanin
Excessive or abnormal hair growth is referred to as..
Superfluous Hair
Scalp disease caused by a vegetable parasite?
Tinea
Male or Female pattern baldness is called?
Alopecia Androgenic
Lanugo hair is usually replaced by..
Vellus Hair
Hair that consists of yellow or red hair is?
Pheomelanin
The technical term for dandruff?
Pityriasis
Skin condition caused by an animal parasite that burrows under the skin?
Scabies