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Disorders of the Scalp
Dandruff, vegetable parasitic infections, animal parasitic infections,
and staphylococci infections
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Disorders of the Scalp
Natural shedding of horny scalp scales should not be mistaken for dandruff
Dandruff Pityriasis; small white scales that usually appear
on the scalp & hair Characterized by excessive proliferation,
shedding & accumulation of surface cells
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Disorders of the Scalp
Dandruff Pityriasis capitis simplex
Dry type Itchy scalp & small white scales Attached to scalp or scattered loosely in the hair
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Disorders of the Scalp
Dandruff – pityriasis capitis simplex
CAUSE: sluggish scalp is caused by poor circulation, lack of nerve stimulation, improper diet, emotional & glandular disturbances & poor hygiene
Treatment: use mild or mediated shampoos, scalp treatments, regular scalp massage, daily use of antiseptic scalp lotions, and mediated scalp ointments
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Disorders of the Scalp Dandruff
Pityriasis steatoides Greasy or waxy type Scales become mixed with sebum, causing them to stick to scalp
in patches Medical treatment is advisable CAUTION: both types are considered to be contagious and can be
spread by common use of combs & brushes. Take extra care in sanitizing implements by practicing approved sanitation & disinfection procedures. This will help prevent the spread of this condition
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Vegetable Parasitic Infections Tinea
Ringworm Caused by vegetable parasite Highly contagious Begins w/ a small, reddened patch of little blisters Refer to a physician
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Vegetable Parasitic Infections
Tinea capitis Ringworm of the scalp Red papules or spots at opening of hair follicles Causes hair to break
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Vegetable Parasitic Infections
Tinea favosa Honeycomb ringworm Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crust on scalp called scutula Gives off odor Scars from favus are pink or white, shiny bald patches Very contagious Refer to a physician
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Animal Parasitic Infections
Scabies Itch mite Highly contagious Caused by itch mite Vesicles & pustules from the irritation of the
parasites or from scratching the affected area
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Animal Parasitic Infections
Pediculosis capitis Contagious condition Caused by head lice infesting the hair & scalp Itching occurs and resultant scratching can caus
infection Refer to physician
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Staphylococci Infections
Furuncle Boil Acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle Produces constant pain Produces a pustule perforated by a hair Refer to physician
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Staphylococci Infections
Carbuncle Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue Caused by staphylococci Similar to a furuncle but larger Refer to physician
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Summary
In order to give your client the best possible consultative services, you must be able to recognize hair and scalp conditions that need treatment