Properties of the hair and scalp 3 diseases and disorders

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important for salon professionals to be able to identify common hair and scalp disorders such as canities?

Multiple Choice

What factors can contribute to the development of canities (gray hair) in individuals?

• Genetics and age

• Excessive hair washing

• Lack of sunlight

• Frequent hair coloring

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scalp conditions is characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum, and may also be accompanied by redness and inflammation?

• Pityriasis capitis simplex

• Pityriasis steatoides

• Tinea capitis

• Furuncle

Open Ended

Compare and contrast the causes and symptoms of tinea capitis and pityriasis capitis simplex.

Multiple Choice

What is the technical term for a boil, an acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle that produces constant pain?

• Carbuncle

• Furuncle

• Folliculitis

• Tinea

Multiple Select

Which of the following conditions require referral to a physician?

• Pityriasis capitis simplex

• Tinea favosa

• Scabies

• Furuncle

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about canities, how might understanding the causes of gray hair help you in a salon or school setting?

Multiple Choice

What is the technical term for gray hair, and what are the two main types described in the lesson?

• Canities; congenital and acquired

• Alopecia; genetic and environmental

• Trichoptilosis; congenital and acquired

• Seborrhea; acute and chronic