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What is the medical term meaning inflammation of hair follicles?
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Folliculitis is inflammation of the hair follicles.
BOIL
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It is rather Acne Vulgaris.
If the sebaceous glands, which drains sebum into the hair shaft, produce too much sebum (common in adolescence), the hair shafts could be blocked. This blockage can cause multiplication of the trapped bacteria, and that can lead to infection, commonly known as acne or spots.
acne vulgaris
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What is furunculos?
Furúnculos are boils. It's a skin abscess = furuncle, normally caused by staphylococcal, but could be also an inflammation of hair follicles or a sebaceous gland.
What small organs in the dermis would produce hair?
Hair follicles.
What type of cells form hair?
Err... Hair cells on inside, hair follicles on the outside.
On a human body hair grows out of pits in the skin What are these pits called?
hair follicles
Do people have hair in their anus?
This should not be the case unless there are hair follicles that re embedded there
What is the medical term meaning localized area of inflammation around hair follicles or sebaceous glands?
furuncle
What is the medical term meaning infection characterized by deep abscesses of several adjacent hair follicles?
folilculitis
What is the medical term meaning localized skin infection around hair follicles or sebaceous glands?
This is a furuncle, also known as a boil.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to sebum?
Seborrheic means pertaining to seborrhea, the abnormal flow of sebum.
What is the meaning of foliculitous?
an inflammation of the hair folical
What causes hair follicles to die?
It is triggered by DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). It is more complicated than just that as men have DHT in their bodies their entire life. But the buildup seems to trigger an immune reaction and inflammation, choking off circulation to the hair follicles.
What does the prefix pilo mean?
The prefix "pilo-" means relating to hair or hair follicles. It is commonly used in medical terms related to hair or hair growth.
What is foliculitis?
Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.11.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Folliculitis
What is furunculos?
Furúnculos are boils. It's a skin abscess = furuncle, normally caused by staphylococcal, but could be also an inflammation of hair follicles or a sebaceous gland.
Why do hair folicles die?
Hair follicles can die due to various reasons such as aging, hormonal changes, genetic factors, medical conditions, and certain medications. When the hair follicles shrink and stop producing new hairs, it can lead to hair loss or baldness. Treatment options may include medications, lifestyle changes, or hair restoration procedures.
Does the hypodermis give rise to hair follicles?
No, the dermis gives rise to hair follicles.
How long does alochol stay in hair follicles?
How long does alochol stay in hair follicles
