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Hair Loss
Baldness typically refers to excessive scalp hair loss and can be the result of heredity,
certain medications (antidepressants, anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, medicines for
treatment of gout, chemotherapy drugs) or an underlying medical condition (infection,
diabetes, hormone imbalance, thyroid disease). The medical term for hair loss is
alopecia. The most common type is pattern baldness. It accounts for about 95 percent of
hair loss from the scalp. It's typically permanent and can be attributed to heredity.
Acne Vulgaris
Acne is a disorder resulting from hormonal disbalance of the skin's sebaceous glands,
which leads to plugged pores and lesions commonly called pimples. They occur usually
on the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back. Acne affects about 80% of people at
some time during their lives. Although acne is not a serious health problem, severe acne
can lead to scarring, which can be upsetting to people affected by the disorder.
Baldness typically refers to excessive scalp hair loss and can be the result of heredity,
certain medications (antidepressants, anticoagulants, oral contraceptives, medicines for
treatment of gout, chemotherapy drugs) or an underlying medical condition (infection,
diabetes, hormone imbalance, thyroid disease). The medical term for hair loss is
alopecia. The most common type is pattern baldness. It accounts for about 95 percent of
hair loss from the scalp. It's typically permanent and can be attributed to heredity.
Acne Vulgaris
Acne is a disorder resulting from hormonal disbalance of the skin's sebaceous glands,
which leads to plugged pores and lesions commonly called pimples. They occur usually
on the face, the upper part of the chest, and the back. Acne affects about 80% of people at
some time during their lives. Although acne is not a serious health problem, severe acne
can lead to scarring, which can be upsetting to people affected by the disorder.
Learn More About Hair Loss and Acne:
Hair Diseases and Hair Loss (MedlinePlus)
Hair Loss and Its Causes (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Baldness (Mayo Clinic)
Hair Diseases and Hair Loss (MedlinePlus)
Hair Loss and Its Causes (American Academy of Family Physicians)
Baldness (Mayo Clinic)
Acne (MedlinePlus)
What is Acne? (American Academy of Dermatology)
Treating Acne (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Prescription Medications for Treating Acne (American Academy of
Dermatology)
What is Acne? (American Academy of Dermatology)
Treating Acne (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Prescription Medications for Treating Acne (American Academy of
Dermatology)
| The most widely used medication for treatment of baldness is finasteride. Finasterine is the first FDA approved oral treatment of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). It is a hair growth stimulant, and its effect is accomplished by inhibition of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which metabolizes testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. As a result of this, finasteride increases the number of actively growing hairs on the scalp. It should be used continuously in order to maintain the beneficial effect of the hair. Tretinoins are an effective topical treatment of mild to moderately severe acne vulgaris. They unplugg the existing comedones and prevent the formation of new comedones. Tretinoin (Retin-A) is the most widely used medication for topical treatment of acne vulgaris. It works by promoting the peeling of affected skin areas and unplugs blackheads and whiteheads (comedones). Tretinoin is usually applied once a day at bedtime or once every 2 or 3 days, to the affected skin. |
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