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 8Dandruff 8Pityriasis; small white scales that usually appear on the scalp & hair 8Characterized by excessive proliferation, shedding & accumulation of surface cells

Disorders of the Scalp 8Dandruff 8Pityriasis capitis simplex 8Dry type 8Itchy scalp & small white scales 8Attached to scalp or scattered loosely in the hair

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

Disorders of the Scalp 8Dandruff 8Pityriasis steatoides 8Greasy or waxy type 8Scales become mixed with sebum, causing them to stick to scalp in patches 8Medical 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

Vegetable Parasitic Infections 8Tinea 8Ringworm 8Caused by vegetable parasite 8Highly contagious 8Begins w/ a small, reddened patch of little blisters 8Refer to a physician

Vegetable Parasitic Infections 8Tinea capitis 8Ringworm of the scalp 8Red papules or spots at opening of hair follicles 8Causes hair to break

Vegetable Parasitic Infections 8Tinea favosa 8Honeycomb ringworm 8Dry, sulfur-yellow, cuplike crust on scalp called scutula 8Gives off odor 8Scars from favus are pink or white, shiny bald patches 8Very contagious 8Refer to a physician

Animal Parasitic Infections 8Scabies 8Itch mite 8Highly contagious 8Caused by itch mite 8Vesicles & pustules from the irritation of the parasites or from scratching the affected area

Animal Parasitic Infections 8Pediculosis capitis 8Contagious condition 8Caused by head lice infesting the hair & scalp 8Itching occurs and resultant scratching can caus infection 8Refer to physician

Staphylococci Infections 8Furuncle 8Boil 8Acute staphylococci infection of a hair follicle 8Produces constant pain 8Produces a pustule perforated by a hair 8Refer to physician

Staphylococci Infections 8Carbuncle 8Inflammation of the subcutaneous tissue 8Caused by staphylococci 8Similar to a furuncle but larger 8Refer to physician

Summary 8In order to give your client the best possible consultative services, you must be able to recognize hair and scalp conditions that need treatment