Alopecia
The general term for a variety of problems
-hair loss
-balding
-reduced density
Abnormal hair loss

THE TYPE OF ALOPECIA DEPENDS ON LOCATION ON THE HEAD

• Alopecia totalis
• Alopecia universalis
• Androgenetic alopecia
• Minaturization
• Parietal front

FIVE STEPS YOU SHOULD TAKE

• Learn clients history and styling practices
• Point out affected areas
• Try to determine if damage is permanent
• Insist client change abusive behavior to hair
• Suggest camouflage styling techniques

FOLLICULITIS KELOIDALIS AKA

• Acne keloidalis
• Perifolliculitis
• Razor bumps
• Mostly found in african americans

This disorder is the chronic inflammation and in faction of the hair follicle
Infection leads to scarring in the occipital region or back of head and neck
In early stage papules rise harden an with time form keloidal tissue

Clients can avoid scarring by avoiding
Close hair cuts
Electric trimmers on the neck area
Clients should let their hair grow a little fuller and away from the scalp

TWIST AND LOCKED STYLES

PITYRIASIS

THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF DANDRUFF

• Pityriasis capitis clasic dandruff
• Pityriasis steroids severe dandruff
• Both called cradle cap in infants

DANDRUFF CAN BE CAUSED BY

• Poor nutrition
• Lack of water
• Glandular problems
• Stress and tension
• Poor circulation

CAN BE TREATED WITH

• Selenium
• Sulfur
• Horsetail
• Garlic
• Teatree oil