1. Which description best characterizes a normal scalp?
2. A client’s hair appears dull, heavy, and flat because the scalp produces too much sebum. Which scalp type is most likely?
3. Which condition is most associated with insufficient sebum production?
What characterizes a normal scalp's sebum production?
It produces a balanced amount of sebum.
What effect does a greasy scalp's excess sebum have on hair appearance?
It makes hair look dull, heavy, and flat.
What symptoms can a dry scalp cause due to insufficient sebum?
It may cause rough texture, itching, and dandruff.
How is a mixed scalp characterized in terms of sebum distribution?
It is greasy at the roots but dry at the hair ends.
What does the acronym SCALP stand for in scalp layers?
Skin, Connective tissue, Aponeurosis, Loose areolar tissue, Pericranium.
What structures are contained in the skin layer of the scalp?
Hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sweat glands.
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