Question

match the term that refers to dandruff with the correct description. match each item to a choice: classic dandruff that can be treated with conditioners, shampoos, and lotions fungus that feeds on the scalps oil and causes dandruff severe dandruff characterized by greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum general term for any dandruff choices: pityriasis capitis simplex malassezia pityriasis steatoides pityriasis

Explanation:

1. Pityriasis capitis simplex is classic dandruff treatable with common hair - care products.
2. Malassezia is the fungus that feeds on scalp oil and causes dandruff.
3. Pityriasis steatoides is severe dandruff with greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum.
4. Pityriasis is a general term for any dandruff.

Answer:

classic dandruff that can be treated with conditioners, shampoos, and lotions - pityriasis capitis simplex
fungus that feeds on the scalp’s oil and causes dandruff - malassezia
severe dandruff characterized by greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum - pityriasis steatoides
general term for any dandruff - pityriasis