Chapter Barber 10

Head lice can live away from the human body for up to how long?

48 hours

Hypertrichosis is a condition of _________.

Abnormal growth of hair

Acquired cantities develops with _______.

Age

The changes that take place in the hair during chemical services occur within the _____.

Cortex

The _____ contains the blood and nerve supply that provides nutrients for hair growth.

Dermal papilla

The ______ contains the blood and nerve supply that provides nutrients for hair growth.

Dermal papilla

______ on the scalp are symptoms of tinea favosa.

Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts.

During adolescence, what types of glands are very active?

Endocrine

The portion of the hair enclosed within the follicle beneath the skin surface:

Hair root

_______ is a tropical treatment that is applied to the scalp twice a day to stimulate hair growth.

Minoxidil

The hairs ____ is the ability of the hair to absorb moisture.

Porosity

If you can feel a slight roughness in the hair, the hair is ____.

Porous

Split ends are called ______.

Trichoptilosis

The number of hairs on the head varies with the _____ of the hair.

color

which of the following is an indications of the strength of the side bonds in the hair?

elasticity

barbers may encounter bacterial staphylococcus infections in the form of different types of _______.

folliculitis.

trichology is the scientific study of ______, its disorders, and its care.

hair

preparations that contain salicylic acid to break up impactions and kill bacteria are available for the prevention of ______

ingrown hairs

what condition can be worsened by irritation caused by shaving or continual nasal discharge?

sycosis vulgaris

What type of hair has a hard, glassy finish?

wiry