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WorksheetsHair & Scalp Diseases and Disorders Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Brittle hair that easily breaks due to weakness in the hair structure.
Trichorrhexis nodosa
Alopecia areata
Telogen effluvium
Hirsutism
Hair loss due to heredity, age, and hormonal changes.
Androgenic alopecia
Tinea capitis
Telogen effluvium
Alopecia areata
Contagious fungal infection also known as ringworm.
Tinea
Impetigo
Scabies
Eczema
The complete loss of all body and scalp hair.
Alopecia universalis
Alopecia areata
Telogen effluvium
Trichotillomania
Cup-like crusts on the scalp, often with a foul odor, associated with tinea favosa.
Scutula
Kerion
Impetigo
Favus
General term for hair loss of any kind.
Alopecia
Hirsutism
Eczema
Psoriasis
Inflammatory scalp condition characterized by yellow, greasy scales, often seen in infants as cradle cap.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Impetigo
Tinea capitis
Psoriasis
Patchy hair loss caused by an autoimmune attack on hair follicles.
Alopecia areata
Androgenic alopecia
Trichorrhexis nodosa
Hirsutism
Fungal infection of the scalp leading to scaly patches and hair loss, common in children.
Tinea capitis
Telogen effluvium
Favus
Scabies
Rapid, diffuse hair shedding often triggered by stress, illness, or hormonal changes.
Androgenic alopecia
Alopecia areata
Telogen effluvium
Trichotillomania
Compulsive urge to pull out one's own hair, leading to noticeable hair loss.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Hirsutism
Trichotillomania
Psoriasis
Excessive hair growth in women in areas where hair is normally minimal or absent.
Impetigo
Favus
Alopecia
Hirsutism
