Milady Cosmetology Scalp Care and Hair Loss 3

Question 1

What is the name of the oily substance secreted by sebaceous glands that lubricates the hair and scalp?

Accepted Answer

Sebum

Answer

Sweat

Answer

Cerumen

Answer

Melanin

Question 2

Which type of alopecia results in permanent hair loss due to the destruction and scarring of hair follicles?

Accepted Answer

Cicatricial alopecia

Answer

Telogen effluvium

Answer

Alopecia areata

Answer

Androgenetic alopecia

Question 3

Approximately how many hairs does the average human scalp contain?

Accepted Answer

100,000-150,000

Answer

10,000-20,000

Answer

50,000-75,000

Answer

200,000-250,000

Question 4

When should a cosmetologist REFUSE to perform a scalp service and refer the client to a physician?

Accepted Answer

When the client has tinea capitis (scalp ringworm)

Answer

When the client has a dry scalp condition

Answer

When the client has an oily scalp

Answer

When the client has mild dandruff

Question 5

What is the average number of hairs lost per day that is considered normal for a healthy adult?

Accepted Answer

50-100 hairs

Answer

5-10 hairs

Answer

25-50 hairs

Answer

150-200 hairs

Question 6

Which nutritional deficiency is most commonly associated with hair loss in women?

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency

Answer

Vitamin C deficiency

Answer

Vitamin D deficiency

Answer

Calcium deficiency

Question 7

Which scalp massage movement uses a light, gentle stroking motion and is typically used to begin and end a scalp treatment?

Accepted Answer

Effleurage

Answer

Petrissage

Answer

Tapotement

Answer

Friction