The Aesthetics Advisor

The global prevalence of post-COVID syndrome or long COVID four months after the infection is now estimated at 49% of all patients ( Journal of Infectious Diseases, November 2022 ). About 54% of hospitalized patients had long-hauler symptoms and about 34% of non-hospitalized patients had symptoms. This is a very important point to note i.e. severe disease tend to lead to long COVID as compared to mild disease. Among those who were hospitalized, only 26% fully recovered after five months ( R ), and nearly half still had symptoms one year later ( R ). Those who needed mechanical ventilation were 58% less likely to heal fully; obese people were half as likely to recover fully ( R ). At the two-year mark, 55% of hospitalized patients had at least one COVID-19 symptom, compared to 68% six months after infection. Patients generally had poorer health two years later and still experienced pain, fatigue, problems with sleeping and mental health issues. The...

Seeing hairs in the shower or on a hairbrush is normal. Since your scalp contains lots of additional hair to compensate for the daily loss, losing hair typically has little impact on your appearance. But if a person starts losing a lot of hair, that can be a problem. If you notice bald spots or patches on your scalp, there may be a more serious cause, such as genetics, hormones, thyroid issues, or other illnesses. Can a Shampoo Cause Hair Loss? There is no scientific evidence that support the claim that switching shampoos can cause hair loss. However, sulfate-free shampoos are definitely something you've heard a lot about. Particularly in those with sensitive skin, some sulfate types, like sodium lauryl sulfate, can significantly irritate the scalp. If sulfates cause enough irritation, they may contribute to hair thinning and hair damage in some people. Does Any Shampoo Help With Hair Loss? There's no shampoo that's clinically proven to support hair regrowth. However, maint...

Table of Contents I. Linoleic Acid A. What is Linoleic Acid? B. Benefits of Linoleic Acid C. How To Include Linoleic Acid Into Your Routine D. Linoleic Acid for Skin Care 1.  Renewalize Safflower Seed Oil Face Moisturizer 2.  Mayan's Secret USDA Certified Organic Safflower Seed Oil 3.  Plant Guru Safflower Oil 100% Pure Natural Carrier 4.  Life-flo Pure Safflower Oil 5.  Naissance Organic Safflower Oil 6.  DERMA E Vitamin E Skin Oil with Safflower Oil II.  Linoleic Acid vs Oleic Acid A. What is Oleic Acid? B. Difference Between Oleic Acid and Linoleic Acid C. Linoleic Acid and Oleic Acid Food Sources D. Oleic Acid for Skin Care 1.  US Organic Macadamia Nut Oil - Unrefined Virgin 2.  Naissance Macadamia Nut Oil 32fl oz 3.  Carlyle Macadamia Nut Oil 4.  SVA Organics Macadamia Carrier Oil Organic Certified with Dropper   5.  Best of Nature 100% Pure Olive Massage & Body Oil III.  Linoleic Acid vs Linolenic ...

Dermal fillers have become one of the most popular tools in the fight against aging. Hailed by some as “liquid facelifts” dermal fillers can instantly reduce many common aging related issues such as wrinkles, thinning lips, or hallowing cheeks, without the pain or necessary recovery time associated with cosmetic surgery. Surging popularity has spurred the creation of many different types of dermal fillers, each with their own benefits and drawbacks. While having more choice is great for experienced injectors, choosing between filler treatments can get confusing for customers. To help clear up any confusion, here is a basic rundown of today’s most popular fillers, Juvederm and Restylane. Main Ingredient and How it works? Juvéderm and Restylane are two types of dermal fillers available on the market for the treatment of wrinkles and facial enhancement. The main confusion here is that both Juvederm and Restylane are actually a group of products and both have many ...