Acne, also known as acne vulgaris, is a common skin condition characterized by the clogging of hair follicles with sebum (skin oil) and dead skin cells. This can lead to the formation of blackheads,…
Alexandrite Laser is a medical device based on the principle of laser light emission. The laser beam is generated by a crystal medium made of a material called alexandrite. The Alexandrite…
Aloe vera is a plant species from the aloe genus (Aloe) that is known for its diverse health and cosmetic uses. The plant originally comes from the Arabian Peninsula and is...
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease characterized by sudden, often circular hair loss on the scalp and sometimes other parts of the body. In this disease, the immune system attacks the hair follicles...
Alopecia totalis is a more severe form of alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. While alopecia areata usually causes circular hair loss on the scalp or body,...
Alopecia universalis is the most extreme form of alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss. This specific form results in the complete loss of all body hair, including scalp hair, eyebrows, eyelashes,…
Alopecia generally refers to hair loss or hairlessness and can have many different forms and causes. It can be limited to specific areas, such as circular alopecia (alopecia areata),…
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…
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 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, 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 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, 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 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 diseases are a group of diseases in which the immune system mistakenly recognizes healthy tissue in the body as foreign and attacks it. This mistaken attack can cause inflammation, damage and dysfunction in various parts…
