Milady Cosmetology Scalp Care and Hair Loss 2

Question 1

What term describes diffuse, temporary hair shedding triggered by physical or emotional stress, illness, or childbirth?

Accepted Answer

Telogen effluvium

Answer

Alopecia areata

Answer

Postpartum alopecia

Answer

Anagen effluvium

Question 2

Which scalp massage technique uses circular movements of the fingertips to stimulate blood circulation and warm the scalp?

Accepted Answer

Friction

Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Petrissage

Answer

Tapotement

Question 3

What is tinea capitis?

Accepted Answer

A fungal infection of the scalp

Answer

A dry scalp condition caused by dehydration

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A bacterial scalp infection

Answer

A hereditary scalp disorder

Question 4

What percentage of scalp hairs are typically in the active anagen (growth) phase at any given time?

Accepted Answer

80-90%

Answer

10-15%

Answer

30-40%

Answer

50-60%

Question 5

Which condition causes patchy, non-scarring hair loss and is believed to be an autoimmune disorder?

Accepted Answer

Alopecia areata

Answer

Androgenetic alopecia

Answer

Traction alopecia

Answer

Cicatricial alopecia

Question 6

What is the primary purpose of performing a professional scalp treatment in a salon?

Accepted Answer

To cleanse and stimulate the scalp to promote healthy hair growth

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To permanently straighten the hair shaft

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To add color pigment to the scalp

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To chemically alter the hair's texture

Question 7

Which of the following best describes pityriasis steatoides?

Accepted Answer

Oily, waxy dandruff that adheres to the scalp and skin

Answer

Dry, powdery dandruff that falls easily from the scalp

Answer

A fungal infection that causes ring-shaped bald patches

Answer

A bacterial condition causing scalp pustules