Question

1. which of the following statements is true of hypertrichosis?

a) it is a condition in which hair grows shorter or thinner than usual.
b) it is hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturization and a shortened anagen phase.
c) it is treated using methods such as photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal.
d) it is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings along the hair shaft.

1. what is the technical term for split ends?

a) monilethrix
b) canities
c) hirsuties
d) trichoptilosis

1. what is the only way to treat trichoptilosis?

a) softening the hair with conditioners
b) waxing
c) sugaring
d) cutting split ends

1. which of the following is a true statement about trichorrhexis nodosa?

a) trichorrhexis nodosa is a condition in which the hair grows longer or thicker.
b) trichorrhexis nodosa is caused by a gene mutation and has no recognized treatments.
c) trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp often results from chemical straighteners or excessive thermal pressing.
d) trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp is caused by a naturally occurring fungus, malassezia.

1. which of the following is an accurate statement about monilethrix?

a) people with monilethrix experience sparse hair growth.
b) people with monilethrix should bleach their hair.
c) monilethrix has several recognized treatments.
d) monilethrix is the technical term for split ends.

Explanation:

1. Hypertrichosis is excessive hair growth and can be treated with methods like photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal. Option C is correct.
2. The technical term for split - ends is trichoptilosis. Option D is correct.
3. The only way to treat trichoptilosis is by cutting the split ends. Option D is correct.
4. Trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp often results from chemical straighteners or excessive thermal pressing. Option C is correct.
5. People with monilethrix experience sparse hair growth. Option A is correct.

Answer:

1. C. It is treated using methods such as photoepilation, electrolysis, and laser hair removal.
2. D. trichoptilosis
3. D. cutting split ends
4. C. Trichorrhexis nodosa near the scalp often results from chemical straighteners or excessive thermal pressing.
5. A. People with monilethrix experience sparse hair growth.