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The technical term for gray hair is:
ringed hair
canities
alopecia
albino
Current research confirms that dandruff is the result of a fungus called:
malassezia
steatoides
pyrithione
capitis
A severe type of dandruff characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scalp scales mixed with sebum is:
pityriasis steatoides
tinea favosa
pityriasis capitis
pityriasis papules
Tinea is characterized by itching scales and sometimes painful circular lesions and is caused by:
fungal organisms
parasites
seborrheic dermatitis
subcutaneous tissue
Which of the following scalp disorders is characterized by dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp?
tinea barbae
pediculosis furuncled
tinea capitis
tinea favosa
The condition of abnormal hair growth of terminal hair is referred to as:
trichoptilosis
ringed hair
monilethrix
hypertrichosis
The medical term used to describe dandruff is:
pyrithione
selenium
alopecia
pityriasis
The measurement that describes the number of individual hair strands on 1 square inch of the scalp is:
density
diameter
porosity
elasticity
The growth phase, during which new hair is produced is called?
telogen
anagen
pityriasis
sebum
The medical term for ringworm is called?
pediculosis
tinea
pityriasis
sebum
Temporary hair loss experienced at the end of a pregnancy is called?
alopecia
postpartum alopecia
sebum
pityriasis
The technical term for brittle hair is called?
fragilitas crinium
anagen
alopecia
tinea
The ability of hair to stretch and return to its original length without breaking is referred to as hair:
resistance
elasticity
density
porosity
Trichoptilosis is the technical term for:
beaded hair
hair loss
split ends
knotted hair
An infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is:
vesicles parasites
pediculosis furuncle
pediculosis capitis
alopecia areata
A condition that is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft is:
hypertrichosis
trichorrhexis nodosa
fragilitas crinium
alopecia areata
The ability of the hair to absorb moisture is:
saturation
elasticity
porosity
density
A highly contagious skin disease caused by a parasite called a mite is:
tinea
pediculosis
dandruff
scabies
The three growth cycles of human hair are:
anagen, transition, and mature
catagen, return, and transition
anagen, endocentric, and telogen
anagen, catagen, and telogen
An acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain is a:
tinea
furuncle
alopecia
capits
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