Chapter 11 - Properties of the Hair and Scalp
Cosmetology Vocabulary
Cosmetology Vocabulary
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pityriasis
technical term for dandruff; characterized by excessive production and accumulation of skin cells.
pityriasis capitis simplex
technical term for classic, dandruff; characterized by scalp irritation, large flakes, and itchy scalp.
pityriasis steatoides
severe case of dandruff Characterized by an accumulation of greasy or waxy scales mixed with sebum, that stick to the scalp in crusts.
polypeptide chain
a long chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.
postpartium alopecia
temporary hair loss experienced at the conclusion of a pregnancy.
proteins
long, coiled complex polypeptides made of amino acids.
ringed hair
variety of canities characterized by alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair though out the length of the hair strand.
salt bond
a weak, physical, cross-link side bond between adjacent polypeptide chains.
scutula
dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crests on the scalp in tinea favosa or tinea favus.
side bonds
bonds the cross-link the polypeptide chains together and are responsible for the extreme strength and elastictity of human hair.
telogen phase
also known as resting phase; the final phase in the hair that lasts until fully grown hair is shed.
terminal hair
long, coarse, pigmented hair found on the scalp, legs, arms, and bodies of males and females.
tinea
technical term for ringworm, a contagious condition caused by fungal infection and not a parasite; characterized by itching, scales, and sometimes, painful lesions.
tinea favosa
also known as tinea favus; fungal infection characterized by, dry, sulfur-yellow, cup-like crusts on the scalp called scutula.
trichology
scientific study of hair and its diseases and care.
trichoptilosis
technical term for split ends.
trichorrhexis nodosa
technical term for knotted hair; it is characterized by brittleness and the formation of nodular swellings around the hair shaft.
vellus hair
also known as lanugo hair; short, fine, unpigmented downy hair that appears on the body, with the exception of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
wave pattern
the shape of the hair strands; described as straight, wavy, curly, and extremely curly.
whorl
hair that forms in a circular pattern on the crown of the head.
