TEXAS COSMETOLOGY WRITTEN EXAM WITH THE
MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
onychomycosis
Term that refers to a fungal infection of the natural nail plate
Canites
Technical term for grey hair
ringed hair
alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair hair throughout length of the hair strand.
Hypertrichosis
a condition of abnormal growth of hair
Trichoptilosis
Technical term for split ends
Monilethrix
Technical term for beaded hair
fragilitas crinium
technical term for brittle hair
Pityriasis
Technical term for dandruff
tinea
Medical term for ringworm
,tinea capitis
A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the
hair follicles.
cleaning
Removing visible dirt and debris and many disease-causing germs with soap and water or
detergent and water
Bacteria
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are
harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection
Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on environmental surfaces
Decontamination
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface
efficacy
the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious
Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection
confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic
Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
,pathogenic
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the
body.
Phenolics
Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies
contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin
a poisonous substance
Department of Labor
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created as part of which federal
agency?
Nail psoriasis
Salmon patches are a sign of which condition
Pyogenic granuloma
A lump of red tissue growing up from the nail bed to the nail plate is called
Onychauxis
Refers to the thickening of the nails
onychia
What condition is an inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail
plate?
, Onychromadesis
When a nail plate separates and falls from the nail bed, it is called:
Tinea favosa
dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts on the scalp called scutula
furuncle
An acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle
carbuncle
An inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci is
pediculosis capitis
Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is also known as
Folliculitis
an infection of the hair follicles frequently caused by staphylococcus or other bacteria
Cleanliness and stimulation
What are the two basic requirements for a healthy scalp?
conditioner
MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
onychomycosis
Term that refers to a fungal infection of the natural nail plate
Canites
Technical term for grey hair
ringed hair
alternating bands of gray and pigmented hair hair throughout length of the hair strand.
Hypertrichosis
a condition of abnormal growth of hair
Trichoptilosis
Technical term for split ends
Monilethrix
Technical term for beaded hair
fragilitas crinium
technical term for brittle hair
Pityriasis
Technical term for dandruff
tinea
Medical term for ringworm
,tinea capitis
A fungal infection of the scalp characterized by red papules, or spots, at the opening of the
hair follicles.
cleaning
Removing visible dirt and debris and many disease-causing germs with soap and water or
detergent and water
Bacteria
One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal characteristics. Some are
harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection
Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on environmental surfaces
Decontamination
The removal of blood or other potentially infectious materials on an item's surface
efficacy
the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious
Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection
confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic
Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
,pathogenic
Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in humans when they invade the
body.
Phenolics
Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies
contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin
a poisonous substance
Department of Labor
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration was created as part of which federal
agency?
Nail psoriasis
Salmon patches are a sign of which condition
Pyogenic granuloma
A lump of red tissue growing up from the nail bed to the nail plate is called
Onychauxis
Refers to the thickening of the nails
onychia
What condition is an inflammation of the nail matrix followed by shedding of the natural nail
plate?
, Onychromadesis
When a nail plate separates and falls from the nail bed, it is called:
Tinea favosa
dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crusts on the scalp called scutula
furuncle
An acute, localized bacterial infection of the hair follicle
carbuncle
An inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue caused by staphylococci is
pediculosis capitis
Infestation of the hair and scalp with head lice is also known as
Folliculitis
an infection of the hair follicles frequently caused by staphylococcus or other bacteria
Cleanliness and stimulation
What are the two basic requirements for a healthy scalp?
conditioner
