The following are health and medical definitions of terms that
appear in the cyclosporine microemulsion solution - oral, Neoral
article. Acne: Localized skin inflammation as a result of
overactivity of the oil glands at the base of hair follicles.
Acne happens when oil (sebaceous) glands come to life around
puberty, when these glands are stimulated by male hormones that
are produced in the adrenal glands of both boys and girls.
Acyclovir: (Brand name: Zovirax) One of a group of antiviral
drugs that acts against the herpes viruses, including: See the
entire definition of Acyclovir Allergic reaction: The
hypersensitive response of the immune system of an allergic
individual to a substance. Arthritis: Inflammation of a joint.
When joints are inflamed they can develop stiffness, warmth,
swelling, redness and pain. There are over 100 types of
arthritis. (see osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing
spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, lupus, gout, pseudogout).
Birth control: Birth control is the use of any pr