Glossary

Congenital alopecia

Congenital alopecia Definition: Congenital alopecia refers to hair loss that is present at birth or develops in early childhood. It can be caused by various

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Madarosis

Madarosis Definition: Madarosis refers specifically to the complete or partial loss of eyebrow or eyelash hair. It can occur on one or both sides and

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Traction alopecia

Traction alopecia Definition: Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss caused by repeated pulling, tension, or friction on the hair. Over time, this stress

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Scalp scarring

Scalp scarring Definition: Scalp scarring refers to the formation of scar tissue on the scalp, replacing healthy hair follicles and preventing hair growth. This can

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Alopecia areata

Alopecia areata Definition: Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes hair loss in patches, anywhere on the body, but most commonly on the scalp.

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Androgenetic alopecia

Androgenetic alopecia Definition: Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness in men and female pattern hair loss in women, is the most common form

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Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Definition: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) is a concentrated solution of a patient’s own platelets derived from their blood. PRP contains growth

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Low Level Laser Therapy

Low Level Laser Therapy Definition: Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), is a non-surgical treatment that utilizes low-energy lasers or LEDs

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