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Hair shedding in women

Do you have hair loss or hair shedding?

If you’ve been noticing more hairs on your pillow or hairbrush than normal, you may worry that you have hair loss. You could actually just be shedding more hairs than normal. Yes, there is a difference.

Hair shedding often stops on its own

It’s normal to shed between 50 and 100 hairs a day. When the body sheds significantly more hairs every day, a person has excessive hair shedding. The medical term for this condition is telogen effluvium.

Excessive hair shedding is common in people who have experienced one the following stressors:

  • Lost 20 pounds or more
  • Given birth
  • Experiencing lots of stress (Caring for a loved one who is sick, going through a divorce, losing a job)
  • Had high fever
  • Undergone an operation
  • Recovering from an illness, especially if had a high fever
  • Stopped taking birth-control pills

Most people notice the excessive hair shedding a few months after the stressful event. For example, a new mom can see excessive hair shedding about two months after giving birth. The shedding usually peaks about four months after giving birth. This shedding is normal — and temporary.

Read the full article on AAD.org

 

Coolsculpting Thigh Freeze

This is a great personal Coolsculpting story on Elle.com. She focuses on the angle that every woman has that “thing” they want smaller, tighter or just different – very realistic and very relatable. The results are amazing!

Call 727-388-6982, today to schedule your appointment and learn more about Coolsculpting and a plan that’s right for you.

It’s 8:30 A.M. on a hot July morning and I’m nearly naked in the elegant Manhattan office of Dr. Arielle Kauvar. I’m holding my cloth examination gown above my waist, exposing a disposable thong, as well as the lower half of my body. I rotate clockwise as a camera takes snapshots of my thighs and butt from eight different angles. Afterward I review the photos with the nurse and exclaim, “My butt looks great!” She laughs and agrees. Right then, it crosses my mind momentarily, “Why am I here again?” Oh yes, I want to shrink my thighs.

Read the full article on Elle.com

What causes our skin to age

Sun protection essential: Dermatologists agree that using sunscreen every day can help prevent premature skin aging.

Many things cause our skin to age. Some things we cannot do anything about; others we can influence.

One thing that we cannot change is the natural aging process. It plays a key role. With time, we all get visible lines on our face. It is natural for our face to lose some of its youthful fullness. We notice our skin becoming thinner and drier. Our genes largely control when these changes occur. The medical term for this type of aging is “intrinsic aging.”

Read the full article on AAD.com

diagnosing hair loss

How do dermatologists diagnose hair loss?

Because so many things can cause hair loss, a dermatologist acts like a detective. A dermatologist may begin by asking questions. The dermatologist will want to know whether the hair loss happened suddenly or gradually. Knowing this helps to eliminate causes.

A dermatologist also will ask what medicines you take, what allergies you have, and whether you have been dieting. It is important to give the dermatologist accurate information. Like a murder mystery, the slightest clue can solve the case. Women may be asked about their periods, pregnancies, and menopause.

Read the full article on American Academy of Dermatology’s website

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Ultherapy

The Ultherapy® procedure is the only treatment FDA-cleared for a non-invasive neck, eyebrow and under-chin lift.

What is unique about this new FDA-clearance?

The Ultherapy Décolletage Treatment is now the ONLY non-invasive procedure specifically indicated by the FDA to improve lines and wrinkles on the chest.

When will I be able to offer this in my practice? ultherapy-results

Ulthera has created treatment guidelines to be installed in your Ulthera® System by way of a software upgrade. Software upgrades will take place across the U.S. in August/September 2014

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