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Hair & Scalp Diseases and Disorders Quiz

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Brittle hair that easily breaks due to weakness in the hair structure.

a)

Trichorrhexis nodosa

b)

Alopecia areata

c)

Telogen effluvium

d)

Hirsutism

2.

Hair loss due to heredity, age, and hormonal changes.

a)

Androgenic alopecia

b)

Tinea capitis

c)

Telogen effluvium

d)

Alopecia areata

3.

Contagious fungal infection also known as ringworm.

a)

Tinea

b)

Impetigo

c)

Scabies

d)

Eczema

4.

The complete loss of all body and scalp hair.

a)

Alopecia universalis

b)

Alopecia areata

c)

Telogen effluvium

d)

Trichotillomania

5.

Cup-like crusts on the scalp, often with a foul odor, associated with tinea favosa.

a)

Scutula

b)

Kerion

c)

Impetigo

d)

Favus

6.

General term for hair loss of any kind.

a)

Alopecia

b)

Hirsutism

c)

Eczema

d)

Psoriasis

7.

Inflammatory scalp condition characterized by yellow, greasy scales, often seen in infants as cradle cap.

a)

Seborrheic dermatitis

b)

Impetigo

c)

Tinea capitis

d)

Psoriasis

8.

Patchy hair loss caused by an autoimmune attack on hair follicles.

a)

Alopecia areata

b)

Androgenic alopecia

c)

Trichorrhexis nodosa

d)

Hirsutism

9.

Fungal infection of the scalp leading to scaly patches and hair loss, common in children.

a)

Tinea capitis

b)

Telogen effluvium

c)

Favus

d)

Scabies

10.

Rapid, diffuse hair shedding often triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal changes.

a)

Androgenic alopecia

b)

Alopecia areata

c)

Telogen effluvium

d)

Trichotillomania

11.

Compulsive urge to pull out one's own hair, leading to noticeable hair loss.

a)

Seborrheic dermatitis

b)

Hirsutism

c)

Trichotillomania

d)

Psoriasis

12.

Excessive hair growth in women in areas where hair is normally minimal or absent.

a)

Impetigo

b)

Favus

c)

Alopecia

d)

Hirsutism