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Alopecia is the technical term for any abnormal type of:
Hair Loss
Hair loss that occurs as a result of genetics, age, & hormonal changes is called:
Androgenic Alopecia
Hair loss characterized by the sudden falling out of hair in round patches is called:
Alopecia Areata
Two hair loss treatments known to stimulate hair growth are:
Minoxidil & Finasteride
Common scalp disorders include:

Dandruff, Vegetable & Animal Parasitic Infections, & Staphylococcal Infections

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The technical term for dandruff is:

Pityriasis

Small, white scales appearing on the scalp & hair is a sign of

Pityriasis

Classic dandruff characterized by scalp irritation, flakes, & an itchy scalp is known as:
Pityriasis Capitis Simplex
Dandruff characterized by accumulated greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum is:
Pityriasis Steatoides
Ringworm is an example of a:
Vegetable Parasitic Infection
Ringworm of the scalp is the common name for:

Tinea Capitis

Ringworm of the bearded area, or "barber's itch," is technically known as:
Tinea Sycosis
Ringworm that is characterized by dry crusts on the scalp with a musty odor is:
Tinea Favosa
Tinea is an infection at the opening of the:
Hair Follicles
All forms of tinea are:
Contagious
Pediculosis Capitis is a condition caused by:
The Head Louse
Scabies is an animal parasitic disease due to:
The Itch Mite
Pediculosis & Scabies are:
Contagious Infestations
Clients with tinea, pediculosis, or a scabies condition should be:

Referred to a Physician

Sycosis Vulgaris, Furuncles, & Carbuncles are the result of a:
Staphylococcal Infection
A chronic bacterial infection of the follicles in the beard & mustache areas is:

Sycosis Vulgaris

The common term for a Furuncle is:


Boil

Inflammations of the follicle caused by bacteria or irritation may be signs of:


Folliculitis or Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

When the pigment is gone & air spaces develop, the hair appears to be:


Grey

Terms that refer to the development of excessive body or facial hair are:
Hypertrichosis, Superfluous Hair, & Hirsuties
Split hair ends is known as:

Trichoptilosis

Beaded hair is technically known as:

Monilethrix

Brittle hair is technically known as:
Fragilitas Crinium
Trichorrhexis Nodosa is the technical term for:
Knotted Hair
The coloring pigment in the hair & skin is called:
Melanin
"Razor Bumps" is a common name for:

Pseudofolliculitis Barbae

Long hair found on the scalp, beard, chest, back, & Legs is:
Secondary Terminal Hair
The term that indicates the diameter of a hair strand is:
Hair Texture
Hair loss occurring in old age is called:

Alopecia Senilis