glossary

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Thread technique

The threading technique, also known as threading, is a traditional method of hair removal that originated in the Middle East and South Asia. In recent years, this technology has...

Solid-state lasers

Solid-state laser hair removal uses laser light to specifically damage hair follicles, thereby reducing or eliminating the growth of unwanted hair. This method is one of the most effective…

Finasteride

Finasteride is a medication used to treat hair loss in men (male androgenetic alopecia) and to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland. It works,…

Folliculitis

Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicles that can be caused by infection, chemical irritation, or mechanical stimulation. It occurs when bacteria, fungi or other microorganisms enter the hair follicles...

Keloid folliculitis

Folliculitis keloidalis, also known as folliculitis keloidalis nuchae or acne keloidalis nuchae, is a chronic skin disease characterized by inflammation and subsequent scarring in the neck area, particularly the back of the head. This…

Folic acid

Folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, plays an essential role in many body functions, including hair health. Although folic acid is primarily known for its importance during pregnancy and for…

boil

A boil is a deep, painful infection of a hair follicle and surrounding tissue, caused primarily by Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria. These infections lead to the formation of a pus-filled abscess…

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