Question

1. fragilitas crinium is

a) characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair
b) typically treated using electrolysis, photoepilation, laser hair removal, shaving, tweezing, and depilatories
c) caused by mechanical and chemical abuse, exposure to uv rays, and pulling the tightly into braids or ponytails
d) hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturization and a shortened anagen

1. pityriasis is characterized by

a) red spots at the openings of the hair follicles
b) brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft
c) excessive production and shedding of skin cells
d) dry yellow crusts on the scalp called scutula

1. identify an accurate statement about dandruff.

a) it is not contagious.
b) its technical term is fragilitas crinium.
c) it is caused by dermatophyte fungus.
d) it cannot be controlled by antidandruff shampoos.

1. the technical term for classic dandruff is ____________, and it is characterized by irritation, large flakes, and an itchy scalp.

a) hypertrichosis c) pityriasis steatoides
b) pityriasis capitis simplex d) trichoptilosis

1. identify an accurate statement about pityriasis steatoides.

a) when pityriasis steatoides is accompanied by redness and inflammation, it is pediculosis capitis.
b) pityriasis steatoides is extremely contagious.
c) pityriasis steatoides is a less severe case of dandruff than pityriasis
d) cosmetologists should not perform services on anyone who has pityriasis steatoides.

Explanation:

1. Fragilitas crinium is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair - shaft.
2. Pityriasis is characterized by excessive production and shedding of skin cells.
3. Dandruff is not contagious.
4. The technical term for classic dandruff is pityriasis capitis simplex.
5. Cosmetologists should not perform services on anyone who has pityriasis steatoides as it can be a sign of a more serious scalp condition.

Answer:

1. A
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. D