alopecia - Article Index

Encyclopedia - Addison's Disease: Encyclopedia - Addison's Disease
Addison's disease (also known as chronic adrenal insufficiency, or hypocortisolism) is a rare endocrine disorder, first described by Brit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anabolic Steroid: Encyclopedia - Anabolic Steroid
Anabolic steroids are a class of natural and synthetic steroid hormones that promote cell growth and division, resulting in growth of mu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia - Baldness
Alopecia, commonly known as baldness, is a set of disorders which involves the state of lacking hair where it would normally grow, especi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyclophosphamide: Encyclopedia - Cyclophosphamide
Cyclophosphamide Cyclophosphamide is a nitrogen mustard alkylating agent, used to treat various types of cancer and some autoimmune diso...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Permanent Makeup: Encyclopedia Ii - Permanent Makeup - Results
Results are usually good, if somewhat artificial-looking, such as in complete alopecia of the eyebrows. The skill and the experience of t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patrick Stewart: Encyclopedia Ii - Patrick Stewart - Biography
His first appearance on stage was at a local outdoor history pageant as Tom of Towngate when he was nine years old. At the age of 12, he ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitor: Encyclopedia Ii - 5-alpha-reductase Inhibitor - Clinical Use
5-alpha-reductase inhibitor - Indications. 5α-reductase inhibitors are clinically used in the treatment of conditions which are exacer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dobermann: Encyclopedia Ii - Dobermann - Appearance
A Dobermann bitch's shoulder height is about 24 inches (61 cm) and weight is about 75 to 80 pounds (34 to 36 kg), whereas the male stands...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Robert Lepage: Encyclopedia Ii - Robert Lepage - Life And Work
Lepage was raised in Quebec City. At age five, he was diagnosed with a rare form of alopecia, which caused complete hair loss over his wh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Psoralen: Encyclopedia Ii - Psoralen - Uses
An important use of psoralen is in PUVA treatment for skin problems such as psoriasis and (to a lesser extent) eczema and vitiligo. This ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Approaches To Baldness
Baldness - Psychological implications. The psychological implications for individuals experiencing hair loss vary widely. There can be ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Treatment
Medical treatment of PCOS used to be directed mainly at the symptoms (ovarian and adrenal suppression, and anti-androgen therapy) and res...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Autoimmune Polyendocrine Syndrome - The Syndromes
Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome - Type 1. Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome, type 1 is also known as the candidiasis-hypoparathyroidi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Physical Examination: Encyclopedia Ii - Physical Examination - Vital Signs
Physical examination - Temperature. Temperature recording gives an indication of core body temperature which is normally tightly contro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lichen Planus: Encyclopedia Ii - Lichen Planus - Clinical Features
The typical rash of lichen planus takes the form of well-defined, purplish, polygonal, extremely itchy bumps on the skin. The commonly af...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Approaches To Baldness
Baldness - Psychological implications. The psychological implications for individuals experiencing hair loss vary widely. There can be ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anabolic Steroid: Encyclopedia Ii - Anabolic Steroid - Effects
Steroids produce both anabolic and virilization effects. Most anabolic steroids work in two simultaneous ways. First, by binding the andr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shetland Sheepdog: Encyclopedia Ii - Shetland Sheepdog - Health
Like the Rough Collie, there is a tendency toward inherited malformation and disease of the eyes. Each individual puppy should have his e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Icd-10 Chapter L: Diseases Of The Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue: Encyclopedia Ii - Icd-10 Chapter L: Diseases Of The Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue - L00-l99 - Diseases Of The Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue
ICD-10 Chapter L: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue - L00-L08 Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. (L00) Staphyl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Addison's Disease: Encyclopedia Ii - Addison's Disease - Signs And Symptoms
Addison's disease - Early signs. Addison's disease progresses slowly, and symptoms may not present or be noticed until some stressful i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyclophosphamide: Encyclopedia Ii - Cyclophosphamide - Uses
The main use of cyclophosphamide is together with other chemotherapy agents in the treatment of lymphomas, some forms of leukemia and som...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shetland Sheepdog: Encyclopedia Ii - Shetland Sheepdog - Appearance
Shelties have a double coat consisting of long guard hairs covering a fluffy insulative undercoat. Several coat colors exist. There are t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shetland Sheepdog: Encyclopedia Ii - Shetland Sheepdog - Temperament
The Shetland Sheepdog is an outstanding companion dog with a delightful temperament. It is lively, intelligent, trainable, and willing to...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shetland Sheepdog: Encyclopedia Ii - Shetland Sheepdog - History
The Sheltie came from the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland. Unlike many miniature breeds that resemble their larger counterpart...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shetland Sheepdog: Encyclopedia Ii - Shetland Sheepdog - Miscellaneous
Shetland Sheepdog - Activities. In their size group, the breed dominates dog agility competitions. They also excel at competitive obedi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lichen Planus: Encyclopedia Ii - Lichen Planus - Cure
Currently there is no cure for lichen planus but there are certain types of medicines used to reduce the effects of the inflammation. Lic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Physical Examination: Encyclopedia Ii - Physical Examination - Basic Biometrics
Physical examination - Height. Height is the anthropometric longitudinal growth of an individual. A statiometer is the device used to m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Evolutionary Theories Of Male Pattern Baldness
There is no consensus regarding the details of the evolution of baldness. Most theories regard it as resulting from sexual selection. A n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Common Baldness Myths
There are many myths regarding the possible causes of baldness and its relationship with one's virility, intelligence, ethnicity, job, so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Mechanism Of Male Pattern Baldness
While the precise mechanism which underlies androgenic alopecia is unknown, a high level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial in initi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dobermann: Encyclopedia Ii - Dobermann - History
Dobermanns were first bred in Germany around 1890 by Louis Dobermann. He was a tax collector who needed a protection dog to guard him, so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Concealing Hair Loss
One method of hiding hair loss is the comb over, which involves restyling the remaining hair to cover the balding area. It is usually a t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lichen Planus: Encyclopedia Ii - Lichen Planus - Differential Diagnosis
The clinical presentation of lichen planus may also resemble other conditions, including: Lichenoid drug reaction Lupus Erythematosus Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anabolic Steroid: Encyclopedia Ii - Anabolic Steroid - Minimizing The Side-effects
Typically, bodybuilders, athletes and sportsmen who use anabolics steroids try to minimize the negative side-effects. For example, increa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Pathogenesis
PCOS develops when the ovaries are stimulated to produce excessive amounts of male hormones (androgens), particularly testosterone - eith...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Common Baldness Myths
There are many myths regarding the possible causes of baldness and its relationship with one's virility, intelligence, ethnicity, job, so...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anabolic Steroid: Encyclopedia Ii - Anabolic Steroid - Medical Uses
Anabolic steroids were tried by physicians for many purposes in the 1940s and 1950s with varying success. Disadvantages outweighed benefi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anabolic Steroid: Encyclopedia Ii - Anabolic Steroid - Use And Abuse In Athletics And Bodybuilding
These drugs are used by track and field athletes, weight lifters, bodybuilders, shot putters, cyclists, professional baseball players, pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Concealing Hair Loss
One method of hiding hair loss is the comb over, which involves restyling the remaining hair to cover the balding area. It is usually a t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Evolutionary Theories Of Male Pattern Baldness
There is no consensus regarding the details of the evolution of baldness. Most theories regard it as resulting from sexual selection. A n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Addison's Disease: Encyclopedia Ii - Addison's Disease - Diagnosis
In suspected cases of Addison's disease, one needs to demonstrate that adrenal hormone levels are low after appropriate stimulation with ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Addison's Disease: Encyclopedia Ii - Addison's Disease - Pathophysiology
Eighty to ninety percent of cases of Addison's disease are said to be due to autoantibodies directed against adrenal cells containing 21-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldness: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldness - Mechanism Of Male Pattern Baldness
While the precise mechanism which underlies androgenic alopecia is unknown, a high level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is crucial in initi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anabolic Steroid: Encyclopedia Ii - Anabolic Steroid - Minimizing The Side-effects
Typically, bodybuilders, athletes and sportsmen who use anabolics steroids try to minimize the negative side-effects. For example, increa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anabolic Steroid: Encyclopedia Ii - Anabolic Steroid - History
Anabolic steroids are believed to have been inadvertently discovered by German scientists in the early 1930s, but at the time the discove...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Definition
There are two definitions that are commonly used: In 1990 a consensus workshop sponsored by the NIH/NICHD suggested that a patient has P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Signs And Symptoms
Common symptoms of PCOS include: Oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea - irregular/few, or absent, menstrual periods; cycles that do occur may comp...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Risks
Women with PCOS are at risk for the following: Endometrial hyperplasia and endometrial cancer (cancer of the uterine lining) are possibl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Patrick Stewart: Encyclopedia Ii - Patrick Stewart - Voice Acting
Stewart has lent his recognizable voice to a number of projects. He has narrated recordings of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, Vivaldi's ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Physical Examination: Encyclopedia Ii - Physical Examination - Structure Of The Written Examination Record
Physical examination - General appearance. Obvious apparent features as the patient enters the consulting room and in the course of ta...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyclophosphamide: Encyclopedia Ii - Cyclophosphamide - Mode Of Action
The main effect of cyclophosphamide is due to its metabolite phosphoramide mustard. This metabolite is only formed in cells which have lo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cyclophosphamide: Encyclopedia Ii - Cyclophosphamide - Side-effects
Side-effects include chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), bone marrow suppression, alopecia (hair loss) and lethargy. Hemorrh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Physical Examination: Encyclopedia Ii - Physical Examination - Basic Biometrics
Physical examination - Height. Height is the anthropometric longitudinal growth of an individual. A statiometer is the device used to m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Encyclopedia Ii - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome - Diagnosis
It is vital to note that not all women with PCOS have polycystic ovaries, nor do all women with ovarian cysts have PCOS; although a pelvi...   » Read the article