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Alopecia is the technical term for any abnormal type of:
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Hair Loss
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Hair loss that occurs as a result of genetics, age, & hormonal changes is called:
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Androgenic Alopecia
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Hair loss characterized by the sudden falling out of hair in round patches is called:
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Alopecia Areata
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Two hair loss treatments known to stimulate hair growth are:
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Minoxidil & Finasteride
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Common scalp disorders include:
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Dandruff, Vegetable & Animal Parasitic Infections, & Staphylococcal Infections |
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The technical term for dandruff is:
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Pityriasis |
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Small, white scales appearing on the scalp & hair is a sign of
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Pityriasis |
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Classic dandruff characterized by scalp irritation, flakes, & an itchy scalp is known as:
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Pityriasis Capitis Simplex
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Dandruff characterized by accumulated greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum is:
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Pityriasis Steatoides
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Ringworm is an example of a:
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Vegetable Parasitic Infection
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Ringworm of the scalp is the common name for:
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Tinea Capitis |
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Ringworm of the bearded area, or "barber's itch," is technically known as:
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Tinea Sycosis
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Ringworm that is characterized by dry crusts on the scalp with a musty odor is:
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Tinea Favosa
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Tinea is an infection at the opening of the:
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Hair Follicles
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All forms of tinea are:
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Contagious
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Pediculosis Capitis is a condition caused by:
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The Head Louse
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Scabies is an animal parasitic disease due to:
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The Itch Mite
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Pediculosis & Scabies are:
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Contagious Infestations
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Clients with tinea, pediculosis, or a scabies condition should be:
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Referred to a Physician |
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Sycosis Vulgaris, Furuncles, & Carbuncles are the result of a:
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Staphylococcal Infection
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A chronic bacterial infection of the follicles in the beard & mustache areas is:
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Sycosis Vulgaris |
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The common term for a Furuncle is:
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Boil |
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Inflammations of the follicle caused by bacteria or irritation may be signs of:
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Folliculitis or Pseudofolliculitis Barbae |
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When the pigment is gone & air spaces develop, the hair appears to be:
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Grey |
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Terms that refer to the development of excessive body or facial hair are:
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Hypertrichosis, Superfluous Hair, & Hirsuties
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Split hair ends is known as:
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Trichoptilosis |
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Beaded hair is technically known as:
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Monilethrix |
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Brittle hair is technically known as:
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Fragilitas Crinium
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Trichorrhexis Nodosa is the technical term for:
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Knotted Hair
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The coloring pigment in the hair & skin is called:
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Melanin
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"Razor Bumps" is a common name for:
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Pseudofolliculitis Barbae |
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Long hair found on the scalp, beard, chest, back, & Legs is:
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Secondary Terminal Hair
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The term that indicates the diameter of a hair strand is:
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Hair Texture
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Hair loss occurring in old age is called:
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Alopecia Senilis |