Hair & Scalp SciencesQuestion 63 of 100
Dandruff, characterized by flaking of the scalp, is technically known as:
a.Pityriasis
b.Pediculosis
c.Tinea
d.Alopecia
Explanation
Pityriasis is the medical term for dandruff, the shedding of scalp skin cells. Pediculosis refers to lice, tinea to fungal ringworm infections, and alopecia to hair loss.
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