Question

1. cosmetologists should have a thorough understanding of hair and scalp disorders and diseases because

a) improving the appearance of certain scalp conditions that are medical disorders is the responsibility of cosmetologists
b) identifying the differences between common and irregular hair loss helps them better recommend hair loss treatments to clients
c) they are required to know that conditions that signal health problems seldom warrant a physicians attention
d) they are licensed to diagnose, treat, prescribe, or work on unhealthy scalp diseases

1. why should cosmetologists have a thorough understanding of hair and scalp disorders and diseases?

a) because cosmetologists are required to differentiate between common and irregular hair loss in order to treat hair and scalp disorders
b) because cosmetologists are required to perform procedures that are listed under any medical license or podiatry license
c) because cosmetologists infection control duties include recognizing communicable scalp and hair conditions, as well as when a client should be turned away and referred to a physician
d) because cosmetologists are required to tell a client that a specific disease or disorder is present

1. which of the following statements is true of androgenic alopecia?

a) it is hair loss characterized by a lengthened anagen phase.
b) it is also known as alopecia areata.
c) it is hair loss characterized by terminal hair miniaturization.
d) it is a fungal infection.

1. alopecia areata is

a) temporary hair loss after pregnancy
b) also known as androgenetic alopecia
c) an autoimmune disorder
d) characterized by obvious signs of scalp inflammation
5.
include testosterone; they affect the dermal papilla and production of keratinocytes, resulting in hair follicle miniaturization and reduced hair growth.
a) estrogens
b) androgens
c) thyroid hormones
d) pancreatic hormones

Explanation:

1. Cosmetologists need to recognize health - related scalp and hair conditions to refer clients to physicians when necessary. They are not licensed to diagnose or treat medical conditions in the full - fledged medical sense.
2. Their role includes differentiating between common and irregular hair and scalp disorders to know when to refer clients to a physician, which is related to their infection control and client - care duties.
3. Androgenic alopecia is characterized by terminal hair miniaturization due to the influence of androgens.
4. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder where the immune system attacks hair follicles.
5. Androgens, such as testosterone, affect the dermal papilla and keratinocytes, leading to hair follicle miniaturization and reduced hair growth.

Answer:

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