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D019644. MedlinePlus. 002975. [ edit on Wikidata] Hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced by a prosthetic implant, that is, a hip prosthesis. [ 1] Hip replacement surgery can be performed as a total replacement or a hemi/semi (half) replacement.
The most common methods of clitoris enlargement are: Use of androgen containing creams on the clitoris [citation needed] Injection of testosterone for an extended time, as seen in transgender men and nonbinary people. Female bodybuilders who utilize testosterone may also experience clitoral growth. Use of a clitoral pump, like the penis pump ...
The topical cream is indicated for treatment of facial hirsutism in women. [1] [18] It is the only topical prescription treatment that slows the growth of facial hair. [19] In clinical studies with Vaniqa, 81% percent of women showed clinical improvement after twelve months of treatment. [20] Positive results were seen after eight weeks. [21]
Estrogens are the major sex hormones in women, and are responsible for the development and maintenance of feminine secondary sexual characteristics, such as breasts, wide hips, and a feminine pattern of fat distribution. [ 4] Estrogens act by binding to and activating the estrogen receptor (ER), their biological target in the body. [ 14]
Perioral dermatitis: This is a rash that occurs around the mouth and the eye region that has been associated with topical steroids. Ocular effects: Topical steroid drops are frequently used after eye surgery but can also raise intraocular pressure (IOP) and increase the risk of glaucoma, cataract, retinopathy as well as systemic adverse effects ...
Steroid-induced skin atrophy is thinning of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to topical steroids. In people with psoriasis using topical steroids it occurs in up to 5% of people after a year of use. [ 5] Intermittent use of topical steroids for atopic dermatitis is safe and does not cause skin thinning. [ 6][ 7][ 8]
Finger tip unit. In medicine, a finger tip unit ( FTU) is defined as the amount of ointment, cream or other semi-solid dosage form expressed from a tube with a 5 mm diameter nozzle, applied from the distal skin-crease to the tip of the index finger of an adult. [ 1][ 2] The "distal skin-crease" is the skin crease over the joint nearest the end ...
Antipruritic. Antipruritics, abirritants, [ 1] or anti-itch drugs, are medications that inhibit the itching (Latin: pruritus) often associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites and stings like those from mosquitoes, fleas, and mites, and contact dermatitis and urticaria caused by ...