The Aesthetics Advisor

1. "Popular Drugs and Therapies That Reverse Hair Loss—and Their Caveats" – The Epoch Times Summary : This article (1) discusses various treatments for hair loss, including FDA-approved medications like minoxidil and finasteride, as well as alternative therapies such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and low-level laser therapy. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the potential side effects and limitations of each treatment. ​ Evaluation: The article provides a balanced overview of conventional and alternative hair loss treatments. It highlights the necessity of consulting healthcare professionals before starting any therapy. However, it lacks in-depth analysis of the efficacy and safety profiles of the mentioned treatments. 2. "The Root Causes of Hair Loss" – The Epoch Times Summary : This piece (2) delves into the biological mechanisms of hair growth and the factors that can disrupt this process, leading to hair loss. It distinguishes between scarring an...

Graying of hair is part of the natural aging process. By the time they turn 50, 6-23% of people over the world have 50% gray hair. For Caucasians, graying normally starts in their mid-30s, for Asians, their late-30s, and for Africans, their mid-40s. Melanin gives your hair its natural color, just like it does for your skin; without it, your hair would be white. Gray hairs may appear as melanin production begins to slow down. While some people color their hair to cover gray hairs, research shows that doing so frequently with permanent dyes can harm your hair. Although graying hair doesn't necessarily mean you'll lose all of your hair, you should start utilizing specific shampoos to help safeguard your strands. These include purple shampoos that keep your hair from getting brittle and stop gray hair from turning yellow in tone. hair from becoming brittle. If you're looking for a shampoo designed specifically for gray hair, we've included some recommendations below. Best ...

Summary Graying of hair is caused by two main processes: Oxidative stress in the cells that make pigment. Stem cell dysfunction. One can reduce gray hair by: Consuming sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals (e.g., B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin A, copper and zinc). Eating healthy: eat lots of vegetables, fruits, nuts, white meat, and fatty fish. Minimize consumption of red meat and milk. Melatonin may improve hair graying, so get good sleep! Ashwagandha can reduce oxidative stress that contributes to hair graying. Not smoking. Not drinking too much alcohol. Reducing stress. Avoiding specific medications can lead to hair graying. Using science-based products that could reduce hair graying. There are some preliminary treatments for hair graying, like platelet-rich plasma injections and pseudocatalase cream. Preventing damaging your hair too much, for example by UV light, bleaching, or heat (e.g. from curling irons or hair dryers). Image source Why does hair turn gray? Get...

Oral health experts typically recommend extracting wisdom teeth if they’re growing in at an odd angle, causing pain, are affected by tooth decay, or if they’re impacting other teeth or causing inflammation. The preemptive extraction of wisdom teeth before they become problematic has been a routine practice for decades. Surgical tooth removal began after the introduction of the local anesthetic Novocaine in 1902. Before that, these third molars were rarely, if ever, removed as a preventive measure due to the pain involved (1). The removal of wisdom teeth started becoming more common after the 1950s with the advent of antibiotics to treat related infections. (2). Many parents, however, opt to have their teenagers’ wisdom teeth removed even when there’s no sign of trouble. Estimates suggest 5 million people have their wisdom teeth removed each year, and more than half may be completely unnecessary. 3 According to a 2005 Cochrane Review, 4  "Prudent decision-making, wit...