Milady Cosmetology Scalp Care and Hair Loss 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What term describes diffuse, temporary hair shedding triggered by physical or emotional stress, illness, or childbirth?
- Alopecia areata
- Postpartum alopecia
- Telogen effluvium (Correct answer)
- Anagen effluvium
Correct 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.
Question 2: Which scalp massage technique uses circular movements of the fingertips to stimulate blood circulation and warm the scalp?
- Effleurage
- Petrissage
- Tapotement
- Friction (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Friction
Friction massage applies circular rubbing movements with the fingertips to generate heat and stimulate blood circulation in the scalp.
Question 3: What is tinea capitis?
- A dry scalp condition caused by dehydration
- A fungal infection of the scalp (Correct answer)
- A bacterial scalp infection
- A hereditary scalp disorder
Correct 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.
Question 4: What percentage of scalp hairs are typically in the active anagen (growth) phase at any given time?
- 10-15%
- 30-40%
- 50-60%
- 80-90% (Correct answer)
Correct 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.
Question 5: Which condition causes patchy, non-scarring hair loss and is believed to be an autoimmune disorder?
- Androgenetic alopecia
- Traction alopecia
- Alopecia areata (Correct answer)
- Cicatricial alopecia
Correct 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.
Question 6: What is the primary purpose of performing a professional scalp treatment in a salon?
- To permanently straighten the hair shaft
- To cleanse and stimulate the scalp to promote healthy hair growth (Correct answer)
- To add color pigment to the scalp
- To chemically alter the hair's texture
Correct 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.
Question 7: Which of the following best describes pityriasis steatoides?
- Dry, powdery dandruff that falls easily from the scalp
- Oily, waxy dandruff that adheres to the scalp and skin (Correct answer)
- A fungal infection that causes ring-shaped bald patches
- A bacterial condition causing scalp pustules
Correct 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.
Milady Cosmetology Scalp Care and Hair Loss 2
What term describes diffuse, temporary hair shedding triggered by physical or emotional stress, illness, or childbirth?