ABA Scalp Disorders & Trichology 3

Question 1

A client who wears tight braids consistently develops hair loss along the hairline. This is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Traction alopecia

Answer

Traction alopecia results from prolonged tension on the hair follicles, commonly caused by tight hairstyles like braids or ponytails.

Question 2

What term describes excessive hair growth in areas where hair is normally absent or minimal in women?

Accepted Answer

Hirsutism

Answer

Hirsutism refers to excessive hair growth in androgen-sensitive areas in women, often caused by hormonal imbalances.

Question 3

The catagen phase of hair growth lasts approximately:

Accepted Answer

2–4 weeks

Answer

The catagen (transitional) phase is brief, lasting approximately 2–4 weeks, during which hair growth stops and the follicle shrinks.

Question 4

Which structure supplies nutrients to the hair follicle and supports hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Dermal papilla

Answer

The dermal papilla, located at the base of the follicle, contains blood vessels that supply nutrients essential for hair growth.

Question 5

Scutula (cup-shaped crusts with a musty odor on the scalp) are characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

Favus (tinea favosa)

Answer

Favus (tinea favosa) is a severe fungal infection producing distinctive cup-shaped crusts (scutula) with a mousy or musty odor.

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