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acne

Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a widespread skin condition characterized by the blockage of hair follicles with sebum (skin oil) and dead skin cells. This can lead to the formation of blackheads, whiteheads, and blemishes

Alexandrite laser

The Alexandrite Laser is a medical device based on the principle of laser light emission. The laser beam is generated by a crystalline medium made of a material called alexandrite. The alexandrite…

Aloe vera

Aloe vera is a plant species from the genus Aloe, known for its diverse health and cosmetic applications. The plant originates from the Arabian Peninsula and is…

Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease characterized by sudden, often circular hair loss on the scalp and sometimes on other parts of the body. In this disease, the immune system attacks the hair follicles…

Alopecia totalis

Alopecia totalis is a more severe form of alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that leads to hair loss. While alopecia areata typically causes circular patches of hair loss on the scalp or body,…

Alopecia universalis

Alopecia universalis is the most extreme form of alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that leads to hair loss. In this specific form, there is a complete loss of all body hair, including scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes, etc

Alopecia

Alopecia generally refers to hair loss or baldness and can have many different forms and causes. It can be limited to specific areas, as in alopecia areata (patchy alopecia),…

amino acids

Amino acids play an essential role in hair health and growth. Hair is primarily made up of keratin, a protein made up of various amino acids. These amino acids are for…

Anagen phase

The anagen phase, also known as the growth phase, is the first part of the hair growth cycle. During this phase, the hair root actively divides and begins to produce new hair. Growth happens through…

Androgens

Androgens are a group of steroid hormones that are primarily responsible for the development of male sexual characteristics, although they are found in different amounts in both men and women. Testosterone…

Androgenetic alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia, also known as hereditary hair loss, is the most common cause of hair loss in men and women. It is caused by progressive thinning of the hair in a characteristic pattern...

Antidepressants

Antidepressants are medications used to treat depression as well as a number of other conditions, including anxiety disorders, chronic pain syndromes, and certain sleep disorders. They work by correcting the imbalance of neurotransmitters...

Antiepileptic drugs

Antiepileptic drugs, also known as anticonvulsants, are medications used to prevent or treat seizures caused by epilepsy. These drugs work by reducing electrical activity in the…

Antihistamines

Antihistamines are medications used to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions by blocking the effects of histamine, a substance in the body that is released during allergic reactions. Histamine…

Autoimmune disease

Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders in which the immune system mistakenly identifies healthy, self-tissue as foreign and attacks it. This erroneous attack can cause inflammation, damage, and dysfunction in various parts of the body…

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