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Telogen Effluvium: Treatments, Symptoms, and Causes
What is Telogen Effluvium? Telogen effluvium is a form of temporary hair loss characterized by diffuse thinning of the hair (or diffuse alopecia). In other words, unlike hair loss conditions that result in bald patches, telogen effluvium occurs more evenly across the scalp. TE hair loss is effectively natural hair loss happening on an unnatural ... Read more
Biocell Collagen: Review, Does It Work, Uses, and Benefits
Branded as a natural way to make you look and feel better, BioCell Collagen promises a laundry list of benefits, including younger-looking skin, healthy joint function and the ability to reverse the signs of aging — all this delivered in a dietary supplement that you take twice a day. Sounds too good to be true? ... Read more
Is Antiperspirant Bad For You? Side Effects, Dangers, and Cancer Risks
Online information is notoriously unreliable when it comes to potential links between cosmetics and cancer. Do the products we use every day put us at risk for serious health problems in the future? Deodorants and antiperspirants in particular often come up when asking this question. Regardless of opinion, healthcare professionals and the most recent scientific ... Read more
6 Non-Surgical Facelift Treatments Recommended by Plastic Surgeons
With the range of current technologies and procedures available, people don’t want to, or more importantly, don’t have to, go under the knife. If your goal is to restore your youthful glow, you can use a combination of non-surgical procedures to achieve a natural looking facelift without surgery, even well into your 60s. In many ... Read more
Retin-A for Wrinkles: The Fountain of Youth in a Tube?
What is Retin-A, and how does it work? Retin-A, also known as tretinoin or retinoic acid, is a naturally occurring, acidic form of vitamin A. It’s part of a large class of chemical compounds called retinoids, which are used in medicine to regulate cell growth. Of the many retinoids on the market, both natural and synthetic, ... Read more
Does Detox Water Work? Benefits, Myths, and More
What is detox water? Detox water is water that has been infused by certain fruits, vegetables, or herbs including lemon, apple, cucumber, mint, basil and more. Detox water evangelists claim that certain ingredients, mixed with water, will help flush the system of harmful toxins that weigh you down. But essentially, detox water is just infused water. The ... Read more
Migraine Surgery: Review, Recovery, Side Effects, and Cost
What is migraine surgery? Migraine surgery, also known as nerve decompression surgery, requires the suppression of myofascial trigger points — the irritable spots that can become tight, triggering migraine pain — so that they are unable to send any pain signals to the brain. The surgery was developed by plastic surgeon Bahman Guyuron, M.D. in ... Read more
Lip Plumpers: Best Lip Plumping Products for 2019
What are lip plumpers? Lip plumpers generally fall into three separate categories. First, there are suction tools, which pull blood to the lips. Second, there are topical lip glosses containing natural irritants that increase blood flow in order to produce redness and swelling. Third, there are topical products that rely on rejuvenating and moisturizing ingredients. ... Read more
Aspire Rewards by Galderma: How to Make the Most of Your Membership Points
Galderma is a pharmaceutical subsidiary owned by Nestlé Skin Health. The subsidiary provides “a comprehensive portfolio of aesthetic treatments for subtle, natural-looking results.” Nonsurgical treatments offered help soften the aging process and upkeep to maintain results require repeated applications. Galderma has set up a rewards program to encourage repeat customers. We investigated how the program works and ... Read more
Volbella: Cost, Before & After, Side Effects and Aftercare
Quick Facts What is Volbella? Volbella is an injectable hyaluronic acid (HA)-based gel dermal filler made with patented Vycross technology used to augment the lips and correct fine lines and wrinkles around the mouth. Volbella is part of the Allergan family of Juvederm fillers and was FDA approved in May of 2016, making it one ... Read more