Diseases & Conditions

An evidence-based reference to common diseases and conditions: symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options, written in plain English and built on trusted international medical sources.

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Hair Transplant

Male pattern baldnessMale pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is a common, inherited form of hair loss in which DHT gradually …

Dentistry

Tooth abscessA tooth abscess is a pocket of pus caused by a bacterial infection inside a tooth, at the tip of its root or i…

Cosmetic Surgery

AcneAcne is a common, non-contagious skin condition in which hair follicles become clogged with oil and dead skin …Deviated septumA deviated septum is an off-center or bent nasal septum, the wall of bone and cartilage that divides the nose …

Bariatric Surgery

ObesityObesity is a chronic disease in which excess body fat harms health; in adults it is usually defined as a body …

Men's Health

Erectile dysfunctionErectile dysfunction (ED) is the repeated inability to get or keep an erection firm enough for sex. It is very…Premature ejaculationPremature ejaculation is a common male sexual dysfunction in which a man ejaculates sooner than he or his part…

Ophthalmology

CataractsCataracts are cloudy areas in the eye's natural lens that make vision blurry, hazy or less colorful, most ofte…GlaucomaGlaucoma is a group of eye diseases that damage the optic nerve, usually linked to raised pressure inside the …

General Medicine

Type 2 diabetesType 2 diabetes is a long-term condition in which blood sugar stays too high because the body does not make en…
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