Hair and Scalp Conditions Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards defining key hair and scalp conditions from the lecture transcript.

Alopecia

Abnormal hair loss.

Alopecia areata

Hair loss in small, round patches.

Alopecia totalis

Loss of all hair on the scalp.

Alopecia universalis

Loss of all body hair.

Androgenic alopecia

Hair loss caused by genetic and hormonal factors.

Canities

Gray or white hair caused by loss of pigment.

Carbuncles

A cluster of boils caused by a bacterial infection.

Folliculitis

Inflammation or infection of the hair follicle.

Fragilitas crinium

Brittle hair that breaks easily.

Furuncle

A painful, infected hair follicle; also called a boil.

Hirsuties

Excessive hair growth in areas where hair is normally present.

Hypertrichosis

Excessive hair growth in unusual areas or amounts.

Malassezia

A type of yeast associated with certain scalp conditions.

Melanin

Pigment that gives hair, skin, and eyes their color.

Monilethrix

A genetic condition that causes hair to be weak and break easily.

Pediculosis capitis

Head lice infestation.

Pityriasis

A condition involving excessive shedding of skin cells, often causing scales.

Pityriasis capitis simplex

Common dandruff with dry, loose scalp flakes.

Pityriasis steatoides

Severe dandruff with oily scales that stick to the scalp.

Postpartum alopecia

Temporary hair loss after pregnancy.

Ringed hair

Hair with alternating light and dark bands of color.

Scabies

A contagious skin condition caused by tiny mites.

Scutula

Yellowish, cup-shaped crusts caused by a fungal infection.

Tinea

A contagious fungal infection of the skin, hair, or nails.

Tinea favosa

A fungal infection of the scalp that forms yellow crusts.

Trichoptilosis

Split ends caused by splitting of the hair shaft.

Trichorrhexis nodosa

Hair shaft damage that causes weak spots and breakage.