Telogen Effluvium

Symptoms Telogen effluvium is a non-scarring, diffuse hair loss that occurs suddenly. More hairs than usual fall out all over the scalp hair. They are easily pulled out and left behind when brushing, showering or on the pillow. “Telogen” refers to the resting phase of the hair cycle, “effluvium” means increased hair loss see also … Telogen Effluvium

Propylthiouracil

Products Propylthiouracil is commercially available in tablet form (Propycil 50). It has been used medicinally since the 1940s. Structure and properties Propylthiouracil (C7H10N2OS, Mr = 170.2 g/mol) is a thiourea and an alkylated thiouracil derivative. It exists as a white crystalline powder or as crystals and is sparingly soluble in water. The substance has a … Propylthiouracil

Colloidal Silver

Products Products containing colloidal silver are sold, for example, as “dietary supplements” over the Internet. Colloidal silver is not approved as a drug for peroral administration. Structure and properties Colloidal silver is very fine, elemental silver particles that are dispersed (dispersed) in a liquid. Effects Colloidal silver has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Unlike trace elements … Colloidal Silver

Serotonin

Introduction Serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) is a tissue hormone and a neurotransmitter (transmitter of nerve cells). Definition Serotonin is a hormone and neurotransmitter, i.e. messenger substance of the nervous system. Its biochemical name is 5-hydroxy-tryptophan, which means that serotonin is a derivative, i.e. derivative of the amino acid tryptophan. The effect of a hormone and neurotransmitter always … Serotonin

Serotonin Syndrome | Serotonin

Serotonin Syndrome Serotonin can be administered in small doses as a medication if someone is suffering from depression, for example. However, if the approved daily dose that can be taken is exceeded or if serotonin can no longer be broken down correctly or completely, it accumulates in the body and triggers the serotonin syndrome. Syndrome … Serotonin Syndrome | Serotonin

Serotonin vs. dopamine | Serotonin

Serotonin vs. dopamine Dopamine is another neurotransmitter of the brain. It is found in the basal ganglia and the limbic system, where it is involved in thought and perception processes and plays an important role in controlling movement.On the one hand, serotonin and dopamine are active as neurotransmitters, in different areas of the brain with … Serotonin vs. dopamine | Serotonin

Treatment | Hair loss due to a thyroid disorder

Treatment The treatment of hair loss in thyroid gland dysfunction consists in adjusting the thyroid hormones. Depending on whether over- or under-functioning is present, different therapeutic mechanisms must be used. Underactive thyroid is in most cases treated by substitution of the thyroid hormones.Once a normal hormone level is reached, the symptoms usually improve within a … Treatment | Hair loss due to a thyroid disorder

Iodine Health Benefits

Products Pure iodine is available in specialty stores. Potassium iodide is available as a drug in tablet form and as a dietary supplement, among other products. The name iodine is obsolete and should no longer be used. Iodine stands for the chemical element and iodide for the negatively charged anion that forms salts with cations. … Iodine Health Benefits

Sober

Definition Instructions to take a drug fasting usually mean to administer it at least one-half to one (or even two) hours before or no earlier than two hours after eating. The full details can be found in the patient information leaflet and in the specialist information leaflet. This is why it is also referred to … Sober