Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases

30問 • 2年前

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What is a condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft?

trichorrhexis nodosa

Which type of alopecia is defined as hair loss in round or irregularly shaped patches caused by the immune system attacking hair follicles?

'alopecia areata

The following are all reasons a cosmetologist should understand hair and scalp disorders and diseases EXCEPT________.

Understanding the cause of a client's hair loss is necessary to determine which surgical hair replacement techniques to recommend.

Each of the following hair disorders is characterized by brittle hair EXCEPT _______.

hirsuties

Which ofthe following statements is true abour alopecia areate?

Alopecia areata most often begins in childhood.

Which of the following is a reason cosmetologists should understand hair and scalp disorders and diseases?

Cosmetologists can better recommend client hair loss treatments if they can identify the differences between common and irregular hair loss.

A cosmetologists able provide treatment for _______.

trichoptilosis

What hair disorder is caused by loss of the hair's natural pigment?

canities

The following are all causes of hair loss EXCEPT _______.

extreme stress

What behavior bestexplains wty a client may be dealing with pediculoss capitis?

The client is not being careful about limiting contact with other people's heads, both directly and indirectly.

Which freatment is recommended for a client with trichorthexis nodosa?

softening the hair with conditioners

What is the technical term for brittle hair?

fragilitas crinium

What would result if a cosmetologist treated a client with trichoptilosis by conditioning and moisturizing the hair?

The hair would be softened, but the damage would not be repaired.

The complete loss of all body hair is known as ______.

alopecia universalis

An example ofa parasitic infection is _______.

pediculosis capitis

Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called _______.

postpartum alopecia

What is the technical term for beaded hair?

monilethrix

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 ________.

tinea capitis

What term refers to an acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain?

furuncle

Which sentence best describes a client with the disorder monilethrix?

The client's hair has a beaded appearance due to narrowing of the hair shaft.

Trichoptilosis is the technical term for _______.

split ends

What is a scalp disorder characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp?

tinea favosa

What is a severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum?

pityriasis steatoides

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?

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.

Which hair disorder causes terminal hair to grow on areas of a woman's body where terminal hair typically does not grow?

hirsuties

What is the cause of pityriasis?

fungal infection

The following are all true statements about congenital canities EXCBPT:

Canities can be present at birth.

What is the most appropriate process to distinguish pityriasis and pediculosis capitis?

Examine the scalp closely to determine whether the foreign matter is loose or attached to hair strands.

What is the medical term used to describe dandruff?

pityriasis

What are indications that a client is infected with scabies?

The client complains of itchiness and a bumpy rash with blisters on the scalp.

Chemistry and chemical

Gia Taylor · 50問 · 2年前

Chemistry and chemical