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Hair loss, as the name suggests, is a condition whereby hair on one’s body falls out. There are numerous factors that cause this condition, and it can be both temporary or permanent.
What causes hair loss?
Hair loss is caused by several factors, including:
What are the symptoms of hair loss?
Some symptoms of hair loss include the following:
What are the available treatments for hair loss?
Over-the-counter medication such as topical creams that are applied directly on the scalp will usually be the first line of defense for hair loss. Otherwise, the doctor may also prescribe you medication such as Propecia to treat male-pattern baldness. Propecia helps to slow down hair loss, while Finasteride encourages new hair growth.
If the patient has alopecia areata (autoimmune disease), the doctor may prescribe corticosteroids such as prednisone to reduce inflammation at the site and suppress the immune system to prevent the antibodies from further attacking the hair follicles.
In certain cases however, creams may not be enough to stop hair loss, with some requiring surgical procedures.
Hair Transplant Surgery
During a hair transplant surgery, small plugs of skin with intact hair follicles are surgically removed and transplanted to the bald parts of the scalp. As this hair loss is progressive, the patient may require several surgeries over time to maintain a full head of hair.
Scalp Reduction
Apart from that, a surgeon can also perform another surgery known as scalp reduction, where the scalp that lacks hair is removed and the scalp that has hair is folded onto the bald patch.
Tissue Expansion Surgery
In tissue expansion surgery, a surgeon would first place a tissue expander under a portion of the scalp that has hair and is next to a bald spot, stretching the scalp that has hair. Once the scalp is stretched out, the surgeon then removes the expander and pulls the stretched portion over the bald spot to cover it.
In most cases, such remedies are often costly and carry some risk, including patchy hair growth, bleeding, wide scars, or infections.
Before performing such procedures, it is best to consult with a doctor on what treatment is best for you.
What are some ways to prevent hair loss?
While nothing can be done for permanent hair loss (hereditary), it is always good to practice the following to reduce the occurrences of temporary hair loss:
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Acne is not an uncommon sight for anyone, regardless of age, race, or gender. The little white bumps on one’s face are relatively normal and its appearance and disappearance is so commonplace that we accept it as a recurring part in our daily lives. But what is it exactly, and how can one overcome it?
Acne forms when hair follicles on your skin are plugged with oil and dead skin cells, resulting in several variations such as whiteheads (closed plugged pores), blackheads (open plugged pores), or pimples (small, red bumps with pus at the tip).
While these are the most common ones, other types of acne may also occur, such as nodules (painful lumps beneath the skin’s surface) or cysts (larger lumps underneath the skin that contain pus).
Typically, acne forms on the face, but can also appear on the chest, upper back, and shoulders.
What causes it?
To keep itself soft and lubricated, the skin relies on pores which consist of a hair follicle and a sebaceous gland that produces oil which then travels up the hair, onto the skin to maintain its softness.
Acne occurs when the pores are clogged with too much oil, buildup of dead skin cells, bacteria buildup in the pores, or a combination of all three.
What treatments are available to overcome acne?
There are several ways to treat acne and reduce the risk of it breaking out:
Home Care
Medical
In more serious cases, an individual may require consultation with a doctor, who will then prescribe you with oral or topical antibiotics to reduce inflammation, kill the bacteria, and prevent scarring.
What are some of the best practices to prevent acne?
It is impossible to prevent acne, but there are some practices to reduce the chances of acne happening, including:
Speak to our doctors today to learn how you can combat acne today!
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For those with eczema, dealing with flare-ups entails chronic discomfort and constant worry about the next time they have to endure itching and pain that comes from this condition.
This long-lasting condition does not just make skin itchy, patchy and scaly. It can also be accompanied by asthma or hay fever. While no cure has been found for atopic dermatitis, patients have been advised to avoid triggers that worsen their conditions.
In recent years, there has been development in the treatment of eczema, including a prescription medication by the brand name of Dupixent. This subcutaneously deployed prescription medication is used to treat:
Dupixent has been found to be effective in treating eczema. In a clinical trial for teenagers with moderate to severe eczema, 24% saw clearer skin, while 37% of people had less itching within a 16-week period. In adults, clinical trials showed that almost half had a 75% improvement in their skin. Between 36% to 39% of people had clear or almost-clear skin at the end of a 16-week period.
While Dupixent does not entirely remove the risks of future flare-ups, it has helped those suffering from eczema to better manage their conditions by experiencing less itching and reduction of rashes for a better quality of life.
If you’re suffering form eczema or eczema-related issues, we’re here to help. With our new dermatology specialists at S Aesthetics Clinic, we stand ready to help you with your skin conditions at the prices you are already familiar with. Walk-in, call us at 6235 0338, or email us at hello@saestheticsclinic.com and start your journey to the skin you desire and deserve.
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There are plenty of reasons why a rhinoplasty (or more commonly referred to as nose job) would be on anyone’s radar. From repairing defects and damage to cosmetic purposes, rhinoplasty can dramatically change an individual’s appearance by restructuring them.
However, there are a few reasons why someone may be hindered from pursuing such a surgery; with potential post-op difficulties, long recovery period, and high costs, the surgery is reserved for those who can afford not only the cost, but also the time.
Thankfully however, technology has progressed to allow rhinoplasty without any invasive surgical procedures.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty involves the use of injectable fillers that focus on the small changes in one’s nose. Not only do these small adjustments translate to big improvements in appearance, the fillers themselves are also dissolvable and easily reversible should one decide against it.
It is also important to note non-surgical rhinoplasty is performed purely for cosmetic reasons. Physical restructuring of the nose to alleviate certain deformities still requires an individual to perform surgical rhinoplasty instead.
Nose Thread Lift
As the name suggests, the procedure uses polydioxanone (PDO) threads to lift and shape the nose until the desired effect is reached. The fine threads are inserted under the skin whilst stimulating collagen to provide a new set of support for the nose. Not only are the threads 100% bio-compatible, and absorbable, effects can be seen immediately after the procedure is done.
Nose Filler
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) fillers are injected into the nose to provide the desired lift effect. Local anaesthesia will be administered first before the HA fillers are injected in the tip and bridge of the nose.
Non-surgical rhinoplasty may be beneficial for people looking to:
There are numerous benefits to doing non-surgical rhinoplasty.
Treatment is short. In most cases, the entire procedure will last 10 – 15 minutes.
A nose thread lift procedure can be expected to last around 1 – 2 years, while injectable fillers will last around 1 – 1.5 years, due to the body gradually breaking down the fillers. Fortunately, to maintain such results, a patient can repeat the treatment as frequently as they like with no adverse side effects.
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