Subject Explanation
Alopecia Hair loss
Alopecia diffusa Hair loss that spreads across the entire head without a typical pattern
Androgenetic Induced by male hormones
Antiandrogen Effective against male hormones
Antidiabetic Lowers blood sugar
Antiradicals Substances that neutralise radicals such as oxygen
Cardiovascular System involving the heart and circulation
Diffuse hair loss Hair loss that is not limited to certain areas but usually distributed across the entire head
Etiology From the Greek: "aitia" = cause and "logos" (λόγος) = "reason, the study of", a logically possible cause
Fronto-parietal The frontal and side areas, frequently receding hairline
Galenics Galenics relates to the processing of an active ingredient and its styling into dosable, active ingredient preparations with ready-to-use packaging as well as their technical testing. Based on the galenics, the active ingredient is combined with the right excipients and fashioned into a certain format, e.g. shampoo, tonic, etc.
Genistein Phytoflavone in soy
Genistein Phytoflavone in the soy plant
Hair Organ Culture Clinical procedure using live hair roots for hair growth research
HAIRDEX Scientific questionnaire for hair loss
Hormone Replacement Therapy Alleviating hormone deficiencies during menopause through the external administration of hormones or hormone-like botanical active ingredients
Menopause The physiological cessation of a woman's menstruation, i.e. the end of her fertile years.
Niacin Vitamin B3, important for skin and hair
Oestrogen Female sexual hormone
Phytoestrogens Botanical substances with a gentle oestrogen-like effect
Phytoflavones Group of active botanical substances
Phytohormone replacement therapy Gentle therapy with plant extracts to accompany menopause to prevent a reduction in a woman's oestrogen levels
Phytotherapy Medical treatment with botanical active ingredients
Polyphenol Radical trap, anti-aging ingredient, from the tea plant for example
Puberty Process of reaching sexual maturity
Stigmatization Easily recognisable body mark
Telogen Final stage of the hair growth cycle, resting phase
Telogen effluvium General hair loss over the entire head with no specific pattern; causes may be pathological or non-pathological
Tonic Active ingredient solution
Trichogram Dermatological test of the hair roots
Trimethylxanthines Highly active ingredients from coffee, tea or cocoa, e.g. caffeine
Vertex Area at the back of the head around the crown