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Disorders of the Scalp

Disorders of the Scalp. Dandruff, vegetable parasitic infections, animal parasitic infections, and staphylococci infections. Disorders of the Scalp. Natural shedding of horny scalp scales should not be mistaken for dandruff Dandruff

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Disorders of the Scalp

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  1. Disorders of the Scalp Dandruff, vegetable parasitic infections, animal parasitic infections, and staphylococci infections

  2. 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

  3. Disorders of the Scalp • Dandruff • Pityriasis capitis simplex • Dry type • Itchy scalp & small white scales • Attached to scalp or scattered loosely in the hair

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Vegetable Parasitic Infections • Tinea • Ringworm • Caused by vegetable parasite • Highly contagious • Begins w/ a small, reddened patch of little blisters • Refer to a physician

  7. Vegetable Parasitic Infections • Tinea capitis • Ringworm of the scalp • Red papules or spots at opening of hair follicles • Causes hair to break

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Staphylococci Infections • Furuncle • Boil • Acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle • Produces constant pain • Produces a pustule perforated by a hair • Refer to physician

  12. Staphylococci Infections • Carbuncle • Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue • Caused by staphylococci • Similar to a furuncle but larger • Refer to physician

  13. 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

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