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• Antral follicle
  ...[[reproductive biology]] to describe a stage in the development of ovarian follicles. ...This is in reference to the fluid-filled cavity that characterizes antral follicles. The term "follicle" comes from the Latin word "folliculus," meaning "small
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• Ovarian failure
  ...led sac in the ovary that contains an immature egg. There are thousands of follicles in the ovaries.  ...e symptoms. There are two types of ovarian failure, primary and secondary. Primary ovarian failure means the ovaries are not functioning normally. This can be
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• Sycosis
  ...h means "fig." It was used to describe this condition because the inflamed follicles often resemble a fig. The primary symptoms of sycosis include [[pustule|pustules]], [[erythema|erythema]], an
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• Follicular phase
  ..."folliculus", which means "small bag". This is in reference to the ovarian follicles that mature during this phase. The Follicular Phase is the period of the menstrual cycle during which follicles in the ovary mature. It ends with [[ovulation]]. The main hormone controlli
  2 KB (215 words) - 20:27, 9 February 2024
• Comedo
  ...onounced: koh-MEE-doh) is a term used in dermatology to describe a type of primary acne lesion. It is the medical term for what is commonly known as a blackhe ...air follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells. Comedones are a primary sign of acne.
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• Graafian follicle
  ...ect and nourish the developing oocyte. During the menstrual cycle, several follicles begin to mature in the [[ovary]], but usually only one Graafian follicle fu * [[Ovary]]: The female reproductive organ in which Graafian follicles develop.
  2 KB (225 words) - 11:38, 10 February 2024
• Perifollicular mucinosis
  ...gical condition characterized by the accumulation of mucin around the hair follicles. ...ical term used to describe the presence of excessive mucin around the hair follicles. Mucin is a complex glycoprotein that is secreted by the epithelial cells a
  2 KB (275 words) - 14:41, 11 February 2024
• Superficial pustular folliculitis
  ...skin condition characterized by the inflammation and infection of the hair follicles, resulting in the formation of pustules or pus-filled bumps on the skin sur ...ules on the skin surface. These pustules are typically located around hair follicles. Other symptoms may include redness, swelling, and itching around the affec
  2 KB (225 words) - 19:47, 7 February 2024
• Hidradenitis suppurativa
  The primary symptoms of [[Hidradenitis suppurativa]] include: ...s unknown, but it's thought to be related to blocked sweat glands and hair follicles. Factors such as hormones, metabolic syndrome, and genetics may also play a
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• Alopecia mucinosa
  ...oss, or alopecia, and the accumulation of a substance called mucin in hair follicles. ...a key component of mucus, which is found in abundance in the affected hair follicles in this condition.
  2 KB (259 words) - 17:21, 7 February 2024
• Short anagen syndrome
  ...unusually short [[anagen phase]], which is the active growth phase of hair follicles. ...o the reduced duration, "anagen", which is the active growth phase of hair follicles, and "syndrome", a term used to describe a group of symptoms that consisten
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• Loose anagen syndrome
  ...hair can be pulled out, "anagen", which is the active growth phase of hair follicles, and "syndrome", a term used to describe a group of symptoms that consisten ...ir that can be easily pulled out, often in clumps. This is due to the hair follicles not being firmly anchored to the scalp. Other symptoms may include slow hai
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• Irritant folliculitis
  ...mon skin condition characterized by inflammation and infection of the hair follicles. The term is derived from the Latin words "irritare" meaning to provoke or ...s the appearance of small, red, inflamed bumps or pustules around the hair follicles. These may be itchy or painful. In severe cases, the inflammation can sprea
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• Skin
  ...mis]], beneath the epidermis, which contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands; and the deeper subcutaneous tissue ([[hypodermis]]), whi ...in the skin which secrete a lubricating oily matter (sebum) into the hair follicles to lubricate the skin and hair.
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• Follicular atrophoderma
  ...[[dermatological]] condition characterized by the progressive loss of hair follicles, leading to a smooth, shiny appearance of the skin. ...ry symptom of Follicular Atrophoderma is the gradual disappearance of hair follicles, particularly on the extremities. This results in a smooth, shiny appearanc
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• Keratosis follicularis spinulosa decalvans
  ...in disorder characterized by the presence of hard, spiny bumps around hair follicles, and progressive hair loss. ...osa Decalvans include [[keratosis pilaris]] (hard, small bumps around hair follicles), [[alopecia]] (hair loss), and [[photophobia]] (sensitivity to light).
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• Follicle Stimulating Hormone
  ...he Latin word "folliculus", meaning "small bag", and refers to the ovarian follicles in females and Sertoli cells in males that the hormone stimulates. The term ...e system]]. In females, it stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, which are the structures that produce and release eggs. In males, FSH stim
  2 KB (220 words) - 22:55, 14 February 2024
• Hot tub folliculitis
  ...isters that are filled with pus. These bumps typically develop around hair follicles. Other symptoms may include itching, tenderness, and a mild fever. ...the body through small cuts or abrasions in the skin, or through the hair follicles themselves.
  2 KB (250 words) - 19:58, 7 February 2024
• Human skin
  ...tes our skin tone, while the dermis contains tough connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands. Below these layers lies the [[Hypodermis]], which is mad ...layer of skin beneath the epidermis that contains connective tissue, hair follicles, and sweat glands.
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• Folliculitis decalvans
  ...(hair loss) that is characterized by inflammation and scarring of the hair follicles, leading to permanent hair loss, usually on the scalp. The primary symptoms of Folliculitis decalvans include redness, inflammation, and pustu
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