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Dermatophagia (from Ancient Greek δέρμα — lit. skin and φαγεία lit. eating) or dermatodaxia (from δήξις, lit. biting) [3] is a compulsion disorder of gnawing or biting one's own skin, most commonly at the fingers. This action can either be conscious or unconscious [4] and it is considered to be a type of pica. Those affected with dermatophagia typically bite the skin around ...
Late-onset hypogonadism ( LOH) or testosterone deficiency syndrome ( TDS) [1] [2] is a term for a condition in older men characterized by measurably low testosterone levels and clinical symptoms mostly of a sexual nature, including decreased desire for mating, fewer spontaneous erections, and erectile dysfunction. [3] It is the result of a gradual drop in testosterone; a steady decline in ...
In this article, we discussed some of the early indications of hair thinning, the reasons why you may be experiencing these symptoms, and highlighted some of the treatment options available for ...
Primary ovarian insufficiency ( POI ), also called premature ovarian insufficiency, premature menopause, and premature ovarian failure, is the partial or total loss of reproductive and hormonal function of the ovaries before age 40 because of follicular ( egg producing area) dysfunction or early loss of eggs.
Healthy aging can start at any time, according to a geriatric doctor. Here’s what medical expert Dr. John Batsis recommends everyone start doing now.
A study conducted in mice and human cell samples suggests that a pharmacological intervention may help reverse age-related liver damage.
The primary indications for treatment of menopause are symptoms and prevention of bone loss. Mild symptoms may be improved with treatment. With respect to hot flashes, avoiding smoking, caffeine, and alcohol is often recommended; sleeping naked in a cool room and using a fan may help.
Why? Because people ages 65 and older have an increased risk of falling, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 36 million falls are reported among older adults in the ...