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23 Sep 2014
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Sebaceous Glands

Fatty glands found in hair follicles throughout the body that secrete an oil into the hair and surrounding skin.

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23 Sep 2014
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Scleroderma

A disease of the skin and connective tissue that can cause hair loss over the affected areas.

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23 Sep 2014
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Scarring Alopecia

Patchy hair loss with obvious sign of scalp inflammation.

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23 Sep 2014
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Retroauricular Area

Area behind the ear

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23 Sep 2014
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Retin-A

A brand name for a prescription acne medication. Has in some cases shown to be effective against hair loss, particularly when combined with minoxidil, however, can cause extreme »

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23 Sep 2014
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Prosthetic

An artificial replacement

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23 Sep 2014
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Papilla

The small root area at the base of hair, which receives the nutrients from the follicle needed for hair growth.

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23 Sep 2014
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Norwood Scale

A scale for the classification of hair loss

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23 Sep 2014
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Miniaturization

The destructive process by which DHT shinks hair follicles, key marker of androgenetic alopecia.

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