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Chapter 6

True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

No-base relaxers are milder on the scalp and do not cause hair breakage.
 

 2. 

A natural antiseptic, such as chamomile, may be used on a client who has seborrheic dermatitis.
 

 3. 

The most common permanent hair replacement technique is hair weaving.
 

 4. 

Keloidal scarring is common in African Americans.
 

 5. 

Tinea, caused by a vegetable parasite, is not contagious.
 

 6. 

Cradle cap is a common illness in babies and is easily treated.
 

 7. 

The body sheds old hair during the telogen phase.
 

 8. 

A botanical application that can be used to kill head lice is larkspur tincture.
 

 9. 

One hereditary factor that can contribute to keloidal scarring is straight hair.
 

 10. 

Aromatherapy is a relatively new technique in which aromatic oils are used for scalp massages. The smell of the oils during the massage creates serenity.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

What does “trichoptilosis” mean?
a.
cradle cap
c.
gray hair
b.
split ends
d.
abnormally developed hair
 

 2. 

_____ is a scalp disorder that can be helped by applying non-fatty products designed for sensitive skin.
a.
Psoriasis dermatitis
c.
Trichoptilosis
b.
Postpartum alopecia
d.
Seborrheic dermatitis
 

 3. 

An internal cause of dandruff may be _____.
a.
poor circulation
c.
topical medical ointments
b.
infrequent shampooing
d.
activity of bacteria or fungi
 

 4. 

_____ is a hair growth stimulator that has been approved by the FDA and is available without a prescription.
a.
Minoxidil
c.
Tea tree oil
b.
Finasteride
d.
Lavender
 

 5. 

If your client is prone to keloidal scarring, have him or her avoid _____ styles.
a.
blunt-cut
c.
braid
b.
close-cut
d.
loc
 

 6. 

When the fungus ____ grows out of control, it causes dandruff.
a.
papilla
c.
malassezia
b.
keratin
d.
cuticle
 

 7. 

_____ is used to protect the scalp before applying a relaxer.
a.
Beeswax
c.
Almond oil
b.
Lanolin
d.
Petrolatum
 

 8. 

A client suffering from trichoptilosis has _____.
a.
split ends
c.
balding
b.
hair breakage
d.
seborrhea
 

 9. 

Raised skin tissue areas formed after papules dry and harden are called _____; these are formed instead of a scab after receiving a razor cut.
a.
keloids
c.
keratins
b.
pustules
d.
papillas
 

 10. 

As a natural stylist, you cannot legally apply _____ services, but you need to understand how they affect textured hair.
a.
thermal
c.
shampooing
b.
holistic
d.
chemical
 

 11. 

The “salt and pepper” coloring of a hair strand is technically known as _____.
a.
ringed hair
c.
trichorrhexis
b.
alopecia
d.
dandruff
 

 12. 

Effective anti-dandruff products may contain amino acids such as _____.
a.
selenium
c.
jojoba
b.
coltsfoot
d.
cystine
 

 13. 

The mucous membranes around the sebaceous glands can become weak due to a _____ deficiency.
a.
selenium
c.
calcium
b.
Vitamin B
d.
sulfur
 

 14. 

Characteristics of _____ include reduced hair size along with a slow decrease in hair density.
a.
androgenetic alopecia
c.
alopecia totalis
b.
postpartum alopecia
d.
alopecia universalis
 

 15. 

In miniaturization, which is a condition of the _____, terminal hair is replaced by vellus hair.
a.
scalp
c.
sebaceous gland
b.
hair follicle
d.
hair root
 



 
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