Alopecia

Imagine you are sitting on the couch watching your favorite TV show or a movie you have been dying to see for a while with warm buttery popcorn on your lap, and the remote in hand ready to push play. The show has you heavily engaged and fully entertained all the way till then end, but something else has your attention, the relentless sensation to pull your hair out from the roots one by one or in chunks which leaves a pile of hair next to your lap. Sound scary? This is what sufferers of…

Results Of 11,996 articles, 15 articles were reviewed for this systematic review that were relevant to clinical research topic. The results from the articles were used to address the question which treatment immunosuppressives or corticosteroids is better in treating adolescents with systemic lupus erythematosus. Immunosuppressives reviewed in this paper are Hydroxychloroquine, Methotrexate, Cyclophosphamide, Rituximab, Azathioprine, Mycophenolate Mofetil, Anti-cytokines (including anti-TNF…

We should not compare ourselves with celebrities when it comes to beauty. They are different from us in the sense that they have the money to spend for rejuvenation treatment and they can buy all the expensive skin care products at the flick of their fingers. Though we are not actors, singers and models, we can still be like them by following the natural ways in treating and preventing wrinkles. Tip No.1: Beetroot Beetroot is an excellent source of various nutrients that act as barriers against…

Nobody ever really thinks about the impact of their hair until they come to the point of losing it, whether it’s voluntary or mandatory. Alopecia is a factor that helps prove how much women actually rely on their hair. Hair loss is a universal symbol when it comes to having cancer. Once you lose your hair, you lose the unique physical trait that you were born with. You are then removed from…

IRISH TERRIER ORIGIN AND HISTORY The Irish terrier is one of the older terrier breeds. Its solid red coat and long, sleek body distinguish it from other terriers. Earlier Irish terriers were black and tan, grey and brindle with the solid reds appearing at the end of the 19th century. In 1879 Champions Erin and Kilney Boy appeared at a show in Glasgow and are considered the mother and father of the breed. During that era the Irish terrier was one of the most popular breeds both in England and…

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a hair pulling disorder that causes an irresistible urge to pull one 's hair. It should be considered in the differential diagnosis of nonscarring alopecia of the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes, or pubic hair. This disorder is one of many known in the field of psychology that affects both children and adults. It has an average age of onset of 12 years, but it can begin in adults and even the elderly. There are no known cure for the disorder, so many people diagnosed settle…

The integumentary system is commonly known for one of many visible complex organ systems. The system is made up of skin, hair, nails, glands, and nerves. The integumentary system shields the body from substances in the outside world. It holds body fluids, protects the body from a disease, removes waste products, and regulates the body’s temperature. While accommodating to do all of that, the integumentary systems teams up with many systems in your body. All of those systems each sustain internal…

Many have probably asked this question at least once in their lifetime: Who am I? At least this is what I ponder at times, especially after watching science fiction movies like The Matrix or Her. Am I a human being, a high functioning artificial intelligence, or something else? Although it is fun to entertain the idea of what I am, I am almost certain that I am human. In this essay, I will argue that I know that I am a human being. I will begin by introducing the properties of human beings. Next…

In our study, intraoperative complications occurred in only 1 (2.7%) patient in the form of liver tear which was managed by compression. On the other hand, in open RYGB Luján et al. (27) reported 3 (6%) cases of splenic injuries that leaded to splenectomies while in open classical D.S, Hess and Hess (13) reported splenic injury and splenectomy in 4 (0.9%) patients In our study, Hematemesis occurred only in 1(2.7%) non compliant patient due to stomal ulceration following administration of…

Perhaps your obsession with long hair might have been birthed through being introduced to all of those Disney princesses with long hair. Your desire for long hair might’ve also stemmed from an understanding that society praises it. Many people are like Erich von Stroheim who openly admitted to being “old-fashioned enough to prefer long hair.” Whatever the case may be, find solace in the fact that many women long to have beautiful, flowing tresses. Some of the standard ways of promoting…