Scalp Care and Hair Loss Flashcards
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What is the medical term for the condition commonly known as pattern baldness?
Answer: Androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia is the medical term for hereditary pattern baldness, driven by genetic and hormonal factors.
Which layer of the skin contains the blood vessels and nerves that nourish hair follicles?
Answer: Dermis
The dermis contains blood vessels and nerves that supply nutrients and oxygen to hair follicles.
What type of alopecia results from repeated excessive tension placed on the hair from tight hairstyles?
Answer: Traction alopecia
Traction alopecia is caused by prolonged pulling or tension on hair follicles from styles such as tight braids or ponytails.
Which scalp condition is characterized by dry, white, non-greasy scales that shed easily from the scalp or hair shaft?
Answer: Pityriasis capitis simplex
Pityriasis capitis simplex (dry dandruff) presents as dry, white scales that detach easily and are not associated with oiliness.
What is the normal growth rate of human scalp hair per month?
Answer: 0.5 inch (1.25 cm)
Scalp hair grows approximately 0.5 inch (1.25 cm) per month, totaling roughly 6 inches per year under normal conditions.
Which phase of the hair growth cycle is the active growth phase during which new hair cells are produced?
Answer: Anagen
The anagen phase is the active growth phase during which the hair follicle continuously produces new hair cells.
Which ingredient is FDA-approved as an over-the-counter topical treatment for hair loss?
Answer: Minoxidil
Minoxidil (brand name Rogaine) is the only FDA-approved OTC topical treatment for hair loss available to both men and women.