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Canities

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Technical term for gray hair.

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Ringed Hair

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Characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair.

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Hypertrichosis

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A condition of abnormal growth of hair.

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Trichoptilosis

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Technical term for split ends.

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Trichorrhexis Nodosa

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Technical Term for knotted hair.

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Monlilethrix

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Technical term for beaded hair.

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Fragilitas Crinium

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Technical term for brittle hair.

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There are two types of canities. They are _____ canities and _______ canities.

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Congenital, Acquired.

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Research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called _______ a naturally occurring fungus that is present on all human skin.

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Malassezia

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List the two principle types of dandruff.

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Pityriasis capitis simplex

Pityriasis steatoides

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Pityriasis Capitis Simplex

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The technical term for classic dandruff, characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes, and an itchy scalp.

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Pityriasis Steatoides

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A more severe case of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scales, mixed with sebum, that stick to the scalp in crusts.

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What is seborrheic dermatitis?

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Pityriasis steatoides accompanied by redness and inflammation.

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What does tinea look like?

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Itching, scales and sometimes painful circular lesions. several patches may be present at one time.

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What does tinea barbae affect?

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The skin, primarily limited to the bearded areas of the face and neck or around the scalp.

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Pityriasis

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Technical term for dandruff.

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Tinea

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Technical term for ringworm.

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Tinea Capitis

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Fungal infection characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the hair follicles.

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Tinea Favosa

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Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts on the scalp called scutula.

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Scabies

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Caused by a parasite called a mite.

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Pediculosis Capitis

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The infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice.

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Furuncle

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An acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle.

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Carbuncle

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An inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci.

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List and define the four most important factors to consider in hair analysis.

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Hair Texture

Hair Density

Hair Porosity

Hair Elasticity

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Hair Texture

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The thickness or diameter of the individual hair strand.

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Hair Density

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Measures the number of individual hair strands on one square inch of scalp.

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Hair Porosity

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The ability of the hair to absorb moisture.

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Hair Elasticity

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The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking.

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What are the classifications of hair texture?

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Coarse

Medium

Fine

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Hair density can be classified as:

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Low

Medium

High

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The hair's ability to absorb moisture is its

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Hair Porosity

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Describe how to check porosity.

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Take a strand of of several dry hairs from different areas of the head (front hairline, temple, crown, and nape.) Hold the strand securely with one hand while sliding the thumb and forefinger of the other hand from the end to the scalp.

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The ability of the hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking is its

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Hair Elasticity

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Wet hair with normal elasticity will stretch up to ______of its original length and return without breaking. Dry hair stretched about ______ of its length.

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50%

20%

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Hair Stream

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Hair flowing in the same direction.

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Whorl

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Hair stream that spirals outward from a central point.

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Cowlick

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Due to a particular pattern on the hair stream on the forehead.