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Hair Structure Basics
Over thousands of years of evolution human body hair has become increasingly irrelevant as a barrier against the cold and elements. Despite its relative sparsity it has profound social and psychological importance. The ancient Egyptians wrote about hair restoration lotions and twentieth century men continue to search for the elusive baldness cure. Broadly speaking there are only two hair disor... More »
Endometriosis an Ignored Condition
Fatigue, abdominal pain and painful menstrual symptoms are often ignored by women. This is how they end-up arrive at the hospital later, and the diagnosis of endometriosis is given later on. This disease is caused by benign tumors that develop in the uterine tissues. Almost three in ten women have problems and are affected by endometriosis. What happens The uterus can be imagined as an over... More »
Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Allergic contact dermatitis is less common than irritant contact dermatitis, but can be more severe. It usually starts on the part of the body which is in contact with the allergen, that is a chemical which is capable of triggering off the allergic reaction in the skin. Once initiated, the rash can spread widely, either by contact of the chemical with different parts of the body or via a ge... More »
Cervical Cancer Symptoms
Cervical cancer is the leading cause of mortality for women aged 15 to 44 years, although it is a disease that can be prevented. Cervical cancer is a malignant transformation of the lower portion of the uterus and is the second cause of death from cancer in women after breast cancer. Currently available treatments do not cure the disease but prolong survival. The main cause of cervical cancer ... More »
Cervical Cancer Prevention
Cervical cancer is a disease in which normal cells turn into cancer cells in cervical tissue. The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus and narrow and connects the uterus and vagina. There are some protective measures you can take that into consideration and avoid contacting the virus that causes cervical cancer. Perform regular Pap tests ; Adopt a healthy diet with more fruits and v... More »
