LO2 Lesson 7 Hair and Scalp Disorders Quiz

Which hair/scalp disorder is characterised by eggs being laid and attaching to the hair strands?

• Head lice

• Impetigo

• Sebaceous cysts

• Warts

Answer explanation

Head lice is the hair/scalp disorder characterised by eggs being laid and attaching to the hair strands.

Dandruff/pityriasis capitis is usually located

• elbows

• knees

• scalp

• warm areas

Answer explanation

Dandruff/pityriasis capitis is usually located on the scalp, making it the correct choice out of the given options.

Alopecia Areata is be identified by its distinctive

• bald patches

• greasy hair

• raised cysts

• redness

Answer explanation

Alopecia Areata is identified by its distinctive bald patches, making this the correct choice among the options provided.

Ringworm of the scalp is also known as

• Impetigo

• Sycosis

• Tinea capitis

• Vitiligo

Answer explanation

Ringworm of the scalp is also known as Tinea capitis, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Head lice are small, wingless insects that live on the scalp. How would you describe their appearance?

• Small and wingless

• Large and winged

• Colorful and winged

• Transparent and wingless

Answer explanation

Head lice are described as small and wingless insects that live on the scalp, making the correct choice 'Small and wingless'.

State the other name for the condition Sycosis

• Barber's itch

• Psoriasis

• Eczema

• Dermatitis

Answer explanation

The other name for the condition Sycosis is Barber's itch, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

Identify if the condition Pityriasis Capitis is infectious

• Yes, it is infectious

• No, it is not infectious

Answer explanation

No, it is not infectious

Recognise the condition seborrhoea by:

• Dry, flaky skin

• Oily, scaly skin

• Red, itchy patches

• Blisters and sores

Answer explanation

Recognise seborrhoea by oily, scaly skin, as it is a common symptom of this condition.

Sycosis is a condition characterized by:

• Inflammation of hair follicles

• Inflammation of the liver

• Inflammation of the lungs

• Inflammation of the skin

Answer explanation

Sycosis is a condition characterized by inflammation of hair follicles.

State if the condition impetigo is infectious

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The correct answer is Yes because impetigo is an infectious condition.