Scalp Care and Hair Loss Flashcards
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What is the name of the oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands that lubricates the hair and scalp?
Answer: Sebum
Sebum is the natural oil produced by sebaceous glands that lubricates the hair shaft and skin, helping protect against dryness and infection.
Which type of alopecia results in permanent hair loss due to the destruction and scarring of hair follicles?
Answer: Cicatricial alopecia
Cicatricial (scarring) alopecia permanently destroys hair follicles, which are replaced by scar tissue, making regrowth impossible.
Approximately how many hairs does the average human scalp contain?
Answer: 100,000-150,000
The average human scalp contains approximately 100,000-150,000 individual hair follicles, varying somewhat by hair color and genetics.
When should a cosmetologist REFUSE to perform a scalp service and refer the client to a physician?
Answer: When the client has tinea capitis (scalp ringworm)
Tinea capitis is a highly contagious fungal infection that requires medical treatment; cosmetologists must refuse service to protect both the client and other patrons.
What is the average number of hairs lost per day that is considered normal for a healthy adult?
Answer: 50-100 hairs
Shedding 50-100 hairs per day is normal and reflects the natural cycling of hair follicles through the growth phases.
Which nutritional deficiency is most commonly associated with hair loss in women?
Answer: Iron deficiency
Iron deficiency (anemia) is one of the most common nutritional causes of hair loss because iron is essential for delivering oxygen to hair follicles.
Which scalp massage movement uses a light, gentle stroking motion and is typically used to begin and end a scalp treatment?
Answer: Effleurage
Effleurage uses light, rhythmic stroking movements and is the standard technique used to open and close a scalp massage, helping to relax the client.