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The current strategies for hair restoration recommend medications such as minoxidil and finasteride which can have unintended and unpleasant side effects. Other strategies include hair transplantation. The most common cause of hair loss is Androgenic Alopecia or male pattern baldness. This accounts for 96% of hair loss in men and is usually genetic. Androgenic Alopecia is also...

Sexual dysfunction can occur in men and women, especially as we age. Much of this is natural, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be reversed. In both men and women, this dysfunction manifests in many different ways. Here are just a few symptoms to look out for. Sexual Dysfunction in Women Vaginal atrophy The vaginal...

Everyone wants to look younger, no doubt about it. The collagen-rich skin that you had when you were young is the ideal of beauty, and many people wish that they could turn back time in order to better appreciate it. Although no one has invented a literal time machine yet, there is something that can...

It’s normal for people to undergo changes in their body as they age but depending on the extent and the symptoms that can result, this doesn’t need to be something you have to live with if it brings you discomfort, both mentally and physically. Depending on the signs and symptoms, you may be an ideal...

Have you harnessed the power of PRP or platelet-rich plasma? This substance comes from your own body and it can be used in many different ways. Orthopedists use it as a part of regenerative cell treatments that are designed to help restore torn cartilage or injured muscles. It can also be used for cosmetic purposes,...

It’s well-known that we should all be drinking more water. But how much water, and why? Have you drunk your 8 glasses of water today? If you answered no, as many others might have as well, chances are you’re dehydrated! But how much water is really needed, and why? Water helps carry nutrients around the...

Have you ever seen pictures of other people with their beautiful skin and wishing you had that? If you think it’s too late or there’s nothing you can do to improve your skin, think again!  Starting a skincare routine to transform your face and body starts with some research. What Does Your Skin Need? The...

Did you know that around 90% of all women will have cellulite at one point or another in their lives? This statistic means that it’s practically unavoidable – although it’s completely treatable. In order to understand just how pervasive cellulite is in our lives, you first need to realize how many different factors are involved...

Dr. Carlos Mercado recently spoke at the AAOSCP’s annual Scientific Congress and Workshop. The AAOSCP, or the American Academy of Stem Cell Physicians, is an organization founded to further the research of regenerative medicine for diagnosis, treatment, and disease prevention. Hosted at the Hyatt Regency Miami, the AAOSCP Scientific Congress and Workshop is where scientists,...

Do you want perfectly plump lips? You know the type – the ones that aren’t overly inflated, but just enough to look full and natural. If you aren’t thrilled with the thin lips that you were born with or are unhappy that the natural aging process has thinned your lips out a bit, then you...