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What is the technical term for abnormal hair loss?
Alopecia
Alopecia that occurs from age, result of genetics, and hormonal change?
Androgenic Alopecia
Alopecia on spots is called?
Alopecia areata
Alopecia in seniors?
Alopecia senilis
Alopecia caused by Syphilis?
Alopecia syphilitica
What are the 2 treatments for hair loss that have been approved by the FDA?
Minoxidil and Finasteride
What form does the product Finasteride come in?
oral prescription
What form does the product Minoxidil come in?
Cream.... Rogaine
Pityriasis is the technical term for what scalp disorder?
Dandruff
Pityriasis capitis is located where on the body?
the scalp
Dandruff by?
too much sebum
Malassezia is?
the fungus that causes dandruff
Pityriasis steatoides is?
More severe form of dandruff
Tinea is the technical name for?
ringworm
Tinea capitis is located?
on the scalp
Small, round, slightly scaly, inflamed patches fungal infection occurring chiefly over the bearded area of the face
Tina sycosis
