Ch 8

Question 1

Cosmetologist should have a thorough understanding of hair and scalp disorders and diseases because

Answer 1

Identify the difference between common and uncommon

Question 2

Why should cosmetologist have a thorough understanding of parents, scalp disorders, and diseases?

Answer 2

For infection control, recognizing communicable conditions and when to refer to a doctor

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true of androgenic alopecia

Answer 3

It is terminal hair miniaturization

Question 4

Alopecia areata is

Answer 4

An auto immune disorder

Question 5

The loss of terminal hair on the body and scalp is known as

Answer 5

Alopecia universalis

Question 6

Identify a true statement about postpartum alopecia

Answer 6

A higher number of hairs entering telogen phase is the cause

Question 7

The body supplies nutrients to what in the end

Answer 7

Hair

Question 8

This includes testosterone affect the dermal papilla and production of keratinocytes, resulting in hair follicle miniaturization, and reduced hair growth

Answer 8

Androgens

Question 9

Which of the following statements related to hair loss treatments is true

Answer 9

Minoxidil comes in 2% and 5% strength

Question 10

Which of the following statements related to treatment of hair loss is accurate

Answer 10

Cosmetologist can tell if hair loss is typical or concerning

Question 11

Identify a true statement about canities

Answer 11

Gray or white hair is resulting from loss of natural pigment

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of congenital canities?

Answer 12

Albinism

Question 13

As people age, the hair follicle produces less melanin, resulting and gray or white hair. This is termed.

Answer 13

Acquired canities

Question 14

Ringed hair is

Answer 14

Bands of gray and pigmented hair throughout the length

Question 15

The growth of terminal hair on a females body in areas that typically do not have terminal hair such as the upper lip, chin and cheeks and chest is known as

Answer 15

Hirsuties

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true of hypertrichosis?

Answer 16

Treated with electrolysis, laser, hair removal, and photo epilation

Question 17

What is the technical term for split ends?

Answer 17

Trichoptilosis

Question 18

What is the only way to treat Trichoptilosis

Answer 18

Cutting them

Question 19

What is the technical term for knotted hair?

Answer 19

Trichorrhexis nodosa

Question 20

Which of the following is a true statement about Trichorrhexis nodosa

Answer 20

It’s near the scalp usually from chemical straightens or excessive thermal pressing

Question 21

Monilethrix is

Answer 21

Beaded hair

Question 22

Which of the following is an accurate statement about monilethrix

Answer 22

People experience, sparse hair growth

Question 23

What is the technical term for brittle hair?

Answer 23

Fragilitas crinium

Question 24

Fragilitas crinium is

Answer 24

Caused by mechanical and chemical abuse, UV rays and tight braids and ponies

Question 25

Pityriasis is categorized by

Answer 25

Excessive production and shedding of skin cells

Question 26

Dandruff is caused by a natural occurring fungus known as

Answer 26

Malassezia

Question 27

Identify an accurate statement about dandruff

Answer 27

It is not contagious

Question 28

The technical term for dandruff is what

Answer 28

Pityriasis capitis simplex

Question 29

Identify an accurate statement about pityriasis steatoides

Answer 29

Cosmetologist should not perform services on anyone with this

Question 30

Tinea

Answer 30

Ringworm

Question 31

Tinea favosa, also known as Tinea favus or honeycomb ringworm is characterized by

Answer 31

Try yellow crust on scalp called scutula

Question 32

Which of the following is most likely a scabies symptom

Answer 32

Intense itching and bumps resembling acne

Question 33

What is an infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice?

Answer 33

Pediculosis capitis

Question 34

Identify an accurate statement about head lice

Answer 34

It is spread through her head to head contact

Question 35

What is the technical term for a boil and is an infection of the tissue surrounding the hair follicle

Answer 35

Furuncle

Question 36

Carbuncles are

Answer 36

Caused by staff and extend into subcutaneous tissue

Question 37

Folliculitis barbae, also knows as pseudofolliculitis barbae is

Answer 37

Inflammation of hair follicle caused by infection of ingrown hair

Question 38

Which of the following guidelines should most likely be followed by cosmetologist who offer hair and scalp services?

Answer 38

No services on people with boil, carbuncles or folliculitis