glossary

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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…

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