Scalp Care and Hair Loss Flashcards
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What term describes diffuse, temporary hair shedding triggered by physical or emotional stress, illness, or childbirth?
Answer: Telogen effluvium
Telogen effluvium occurs when a significant physical or emotional stressor pushes large numbers of hairs prematurely into the resting phase, causing widespread shedding.
Which scalp massage technique uses circular movements of the fingertips to stimulate blood circulation and warm the scalp?
Answer: Friction
Friction massage applies circular rubbing movements with the fingertips to generate heat and stimulate blood circulation in the scalp.
What is tinea capitis?
Answer: A fungal infection of the scalp
Tinea capitis is a contagious fungal infection (ringworm) of the scalp that requires medical treatment and cannot be treated in a salon.
What percentage of scalp hairs are typically in the active anagen (growth) phase at any given time?
Answer: 80-90%
Approximately 80-90% of scalp hairs are in the active anagen growth phase at any one time, which is why normal daily shedding is relatively small.
Which condition causes patchy, non-scarring hair loss and is believed to be an autoimmune disorder?
Answer: Alopecia areata
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, resulting in round patches of hair loss.
What is the primary purpose of performing a professional scalp treatment in a salon?
Answer: To cleanse and stimulate the scalp to promote healthy hair growth
Scalp treatments cleanse the scalp of buildup and stimulate blood circulation to create an optimal environment for healthy hair growth.
Which of the following best describes pityriasis steatoides?
Answer: Oily, waxy dandruff that adheres to the scalp and skin
Pityriasis steatoides (oily or waxy dandruff) consists of greasy scales that cling to the scalp, often associated with overactive sebaceous glands.