Why should cosmetologists have a thorough-under standing of hair and scalp disorders and diseases? Select the correct response: because cosmotologists are required to differentiate between common and irrogular hair loss in ordor to treat hair and soalp disorders because cosmotologists are required to perform procedures that are listed under any medical license or podiatry license because cosmotologists infoction control dutios include recognizing communicable scalp and hair conditions, as well as when a olient should be turned away and referred to a physician because cosmotologists are required to tell a client that a specific disease or disorder is present

The question is asking why it is important for cosmetologists to have a deep understanding of hair and scalp disorders and diseases. The options provided are:<br /><br />1. Cosmetologists need to differentiate between common and irregular hair loss to treat hair and scalp disorders.<br />2. Cosmetologists are required to perform procedures that are listed under any medical license or podiatry license.<br />3. Cosmetologists' infection control duties include recognizing communicable scalp and hair conditions, as well as when a client should be turned away and referred to a physician.<br />4. Cosmetologists are required to tell a client that a specific disease or disorder is present.<br /><br />Option A is incorrect because cosmetologists are not medical professionals and are not qualified to treat hair and scalp disorders. They can only provide cosmetic treatments.<br /><br />Option B is also incorrect. Cosmetologists are not required to perform medical procedures that are listed under a medical license or podiatry license. They are licensed to perform cosmetic treatments only.<br /><br />Option C is the correct answer. Cosmetologists' infection control duties include recognizing communicable scalp and hair conditions. If they suspect a client has a scalp or hair condition that could be contagious or require medical treatment, they should turn the client away and refer them to a physician.<br /><br />Option D is incorrect because cosmetologists are not qualified to diagnose diseases or disorders. Telling a client that a specific disease or disorder is present would be practicing medicine without a license, which is illegal.<br /><br />Therefore, the correct answer is C, as it accurately describes the responsibilities of cosmetologists in relation to hair and scalp disorders and diseases.