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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.
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]
Alopecia universalis (AU), also known as alopecia areata universalis, is a medical condition involving the loss of all body hair, including eyebrows, eyelashes, chest hair, armpit hair, and pubic hair. It is the most severe form of alopecia areata (AA). [ 1] People with the condition are usually healthy and have no other symptoms and a normal ...
Minoxidil. Minoxidil, applied topically, is widely used for the treatment of hair loss. It may be effective in helping promote hair growth in both men and women with androgenic alopecia. [ 20][ 21] About 40% of men experience hair regrowth after 3–6 months. [ 22]
Ectodermal dysplasia. A patient displaying peg-shaped teeth and sparse hair characteristic of ectodermal dysplasia. Specialty. Medical genetics. Ectodermal dysplasia ( ED) is a group of genetic syndromes all deriving from abnormalities of the ectodermal structures. [ 1]: 570 More than 150 different syndromes have been identified.
During menopause, your body and brain undergo some radical shifts that can contribute to the development of an eating disorder. New hormone fluctuations not only impact your sleep and mood but can ...
Nursing women with implants also face the same complications as women without implants, including clogged ducts and breast engorgement, Dr. Joyce Gottesfeld, an ob-gyn at Kaiser Permanente in ...
Madarosis. Madarosis is a condition that results in the loss of eyelashes, and sometimes eyebrows. The term "madarosis" is derived from the ancient Greek "madaros", meaning "bald". [ 1] It originally was a disease of only losing eyelashes but it currently is the loss of both eyelashes and eyebrows.