Medical Glossary
Plain-English definitions of the dermatology, trichology, hijama and nutrition terms used across the Nayami Cosmyc Knowledge Hub.
Genetically driven pattern hair thinning, usually at the temples, crown or midline part.
The skin's ability to hold water in and keep irritants out. Damaged barriers make every other treatment harder.
Controlled micro-injury that prompts the dermis to lay down new collagen — the mechanism behind microneedling.
A blocked follicle. Open comedones are blackheads, closed ones are whiteheads.
A 1–6 scale of how skin responds to UV. Most Indian skin is type IV–V, which changes laser and peel settings.
Excess melanin producing darker patches or marks.
Symmetrical hormonal pigmentation on the cheeks, forehead and upper lip. Managed long-term rather than cured.
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation — the flat brown mark left behind after acne or injury.
A concentrate of your own platelets injected to deliver growth factors to follicles or skin.
The oil produced by sebaceous glands. Excess sebum is one of four drivers of acne.
Diffuse shedding two to three months after illness, surgery, childbirth or rapid weight loss. Usually reversible.
Stored iron. Low ferritin is one of the most common correctable causes of hair fall in Indian women.
Wet cupping — suction plus superficial scarification performed with sterile single-use equipment.
How much a portion of food raises blood glucose. A more useful number than glycaemic index alone.
Energy your body uses at rest. Falls with muscle loss, which is why crash diets backfire.
Cells respond poorly to insulin, pushing levels higher. Central to PCOS and type 2 diabetes risk.
Laser energy delivered per unit area. Lower fluence with more passes is safer on deeper skin tones.
The period where treated skin is visibly recovering and normal activity or makeup is restricted.
Professional Treatments Available at Nayami Cosmyc
If what you have read about medical glossary sounds like your situation, these are the treatments Sumaiya most often uses for it at the Kurla clinic. Reading this guide is not a diagnosis — the point of an assessment is to work out which of these, if any, actually applies to you.
Need Professional Help?
If you are considering professional skin treatments after reading this medical glossary guide, Sumaiya can assess your concern in person or online and recommend an appropriate treatment plan — including whether a simpler option would work better for you.
Skin Treatments
Clinical skin treatments tailored to your concerns and skin type.
Suitable for: Dull or uneven skin · Acne, scars and pigmentation · Anti-aging concerns
- Brighter, even-toned skin
- Reduced acne and scars
- Visible anti-aging
Expected results: Visible texture and clarity change across 3–6 sessions
Treatment time: 30–60 min per session
Hair Treatments
Trichology-led hair treatments for fall, thinning and scalp issues.
Suitable for: Hair fall and thinning · Pattern hair loss · Dandruff and scalp issues
- Reduced hair fall
- Improved density
- Healthier scalp
Expected results: Reduced shedding by 8–12 weeks, regrowth from month 3
Treatment time: 30–45 min per session
Clinical Nutrition
Evidence-based nutrition therapy tailored to your medical profile.
Suitable for: Adults with lifestyle conditions · Anyone seeking long-term healthy eating · Pre and post-surgical recovery
- Sustainable, measurable health improvements
- Plans built around Indian foods and routines
- Continuous monitoring and adjustments
Expected results: Clear change in energy, digestion and lab markers in 6–8 weeks
Treatment time: 45–60 min consultation
Products that support this at home
In-clinic work sets the direction; daily home care holds the result. These Nayami Cosmyc formulations are the ones we most often pair with medical glossary.
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