CCP Trichology & Hair Science Flashcards
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A client presents with circular, scaly patches on the scalp with broken hair shafts. Which condition does this most likely indicate?
Answer: Tinea capitis
Tinea capitis is a fungal infection of the scalp characterized by circular, scaly lesions and broken hair shafts near the follicle.
What percentage of scalp hair is typically in the active growth (anagen) phase at any given time?
Answer: 85–90%
Approximately 85–90% of scalp hairs are in the anagen (growth) phase at any given time, which can last 2–7 years.
What is the name of the structure at the base of the hair follicle that supplies nutrients and blood to the hair?
Answer: Dermal papilla
The dermal papilla is a cluster of connective tissue and capillaries at the base of the follicle that nourishes the hair and controls growth.
Which type of hair loss is caused by sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and is the most common form in men?
Answer: Androgenetic alopecia
Androgenetic alopecia (male or female pattern baldness) is driven by genetic sensitivity to DHT, which shrinks hair follicles over time.
What is 'porosity' in the context of hair science?
Answer: The ability of hair to absorb and retain moisture
Hair porosity refers to the cuticle's ability to absorb and retain moisture, which directly affects how well chemical services and conditioners penetrate the shaft.
Monilethrix is a rare hair disorder characterized by which of the following?
Answer: Beaded or nodular hair shafts that are prone to breakage
Monilethrix is a genetic disorder that produces spindle-shaped nodes on the hair shaft separated by constrictions, making hair fragile and prone to breaking.