Red Seal Cosmetology Practice Exam

What is another name for Hypertrichosis?

1. Alopecia

2. Hirsuties

3. Canities

4. Malassezia

The correct answer is: Hirsuties

Hypertrichosis is a medical condition that results in excessive hair growth on areas of the body where hair is normally present, such as the face and arms. It is often referred to as "werewolf syndrome" and is not to be confused with alopecia, which is a condition where hair loss occurs. Hirsuties, on the other hand, is a term used to describe excessive hair growth in non-hair bearing areas of the body. Canities is another term for gray hair and Malassezia is a type of yeast that can cause skin conditions, but neither are alternative names for hypertrichosis.