ABA Scalp Disorders & Trichology 2

Question 1

A client presents with round, smooth bald patches on the scalp with no inflammation. This condition is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Alopecia areata

Answer

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes round, smooth, non-inflammatory bald patches on the scalp.

Question 2

Which layer of the hair shaft contains the pigment (melanin) that gives hair its color?

Accepted Answer

Cortex

Answer

Melanin pigment is located in the cortex, the middle layer of the hair shaft.

Question 3

Pityriasis steatoides is a severe form of dandruff characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Greasy, yellow scales adhering to the scalp

Answer

Pityriasis steatoides (waxy dandruff) is characterized by greasy, yellowish scales that stick to the scalp and hair.

Question 4

What is the medical term for split ends on the hair shaft?

Accepted Answer

Trichoptilosis

Answer

Trichoptilosis is the technical term for split ends, where the hair shaft splits longitudinally.

Question 5

A scalp condition caused by a fungal infection and characterized by scaly, ring-shaped lesions is called:

Accepted Answer

Tinea capitis

Answer

Tinea capitis is a fungal (ringworm) infection of the scalp producing ring-shaped, scaly lesions.

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