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August 4, 2022
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9 Signs That Hair Loss Is Affecting The Man In Your Life
1. He is constantly checking his hair in the mirror, taking selfies of his hairAs his hair starts to thin, it is usually only noticeable to himself initially. He can feel the hair is different, it is getting more difficult to style or hide the gaps peeking through. So he constantly checks his hair and […]
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March 28, 2022
When is a hair-transplant the only option left to treat hair loss?
Dr Harold Ma has been performing hair transplants for more than 10 years at Freia Medical almost on a daily basis. We’ve come across many questions from patients who are concerned about their various states of hair loss and here is one question that seems to come up most frequently. Question: How do I know […]
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December 22, 2020
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Pregnancy Skin Care Tips
You’ve seen that second line on the urine self-test pregnancy kit and your family doctor has confirmed it with a blood test. Besides receiving words of congratulations, from what you eat, drink, wear and put on your skin, suddenly everyone seemed to have an opinion about what you should or shouldn’t do during pregnancy. Pregnancy […]
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October 6, 2020
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Am I the right candidate for Rejuran?
Salmon is widely considered as one of the most nutritious foods on the planet and is credited with everything from extending a person’s lifespan to preventing heart attacks and cancer. Not only does salmon possess one of the highest omega-3 contents, it is also packed with tons of other vitamins and minerals as well.For beauty […]
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September 14, 2020
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Botox VS Fillers
The popularity of cosmetics injectables is on the rise and has been a worldwide trend for over a decade or so. It is arguable if Botox is still number one as we speak, for dermal fillers are quickly encroaching on that spot as a neck to neck second. Botox and fillers are non-invasive medical cosmetic […]
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August 31, 2020
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How effective is laser hair treatment in treating hair loss?
Laser hair treatment, or low level laser therapy, was first approved for hair loss on males in 2007 and females in 2011. Since then low level laser therapy (LLLT) has become an accepted treatment option for patients who have mild to moderate hair loss. The benefits are seen in both men and women who suffer […]
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August 19, 2020
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Aesthetics Treatments For Men
Over the last decade, we are seeing a slow but steady increase in the aesthetic needs of men. The male population seems to be changing his attitude and playing catch up about a number of issues that were previously viewed as the domain of the fairer sex. Driven by the need to look youthful and […]
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June 23, 2020
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Dealing With Dry Skin Prone To Acne
While it’s true that most women with acne have to deal with oily skin, it doesn’t mean that those with dry skin are immune to breakouts. In fact, lots of ladies with dry skin are prone to acne and it can be tricky to treat both issues without making one or the other worse. If […]
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April 22, 2020
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Hair Transplant – Crown Area
The Weakest LinkThe crown or vertex area of the scalp is often the first place male pattern hair loss occurs. It starts off incidiously. At first, it looks like the whorl at the back of the head is expanding in size, it can be very subtle. A whorl is the part of the scalp, usually […]
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April 13, 2020
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Sunscreen
If there’s only one thing you have to pick to spend the forthcoming summer with, it shouldn’t be that summer lover to shower you with kisses nor should it be that itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini to help you net an Adonis. Drumroll please. The only thing you certainly can’t live without this summer will […]
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April 8, 2020
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What are alternative options to hair transplant?
The most common cause of hair loss in males is androgenic alopecia, which has a characteristic pattern of hair loss. As many as 50% of the male population suffer from some form of hair loss by the age 50, worsening as they get older.Why The Fuss Over Hair?As one of my patients once told me […]
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March 30, 2020
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5 Ways to Combat Acne
Thought you have put your acne days behind you? Think again. Acne Vulgaris is a common skin disease and is increasingly seen in adult women. Traditionally, adult female acne is defined as acne in women over 25 years of age. This can be broadly divided into persistent acne, new-onset cases, or recurrent disease:Persistent acne represents […]
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March 23, 2020
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Is hair transplant necessary in the beginning stages of hair loss?
Hair loss is a very common condition that increases with age. However, due to the various factors in modern society, there seems to be an increase in hair loss amongst the population. And patients are losing hair earlier in life. This could be due in part to genetics, pollution, cigarette smoking, high stress levels associated […]
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March 17, 2020
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Cellulite – Facts & Myths
Everyone has it, everyone hates it and everyone’s on the quest to eradicate the dimpled nuisance that plagues our butts, bellies and thighs. Although nearly 90% of women experience cellulite sometime during their lifetime, misinformation about it is just as common as the condition itself. To help demystify this common skin woe and set the […]
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March 9, 2020
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What to look out for when choosing a CoolSculpting clinic?
If you could lay your hands on a designer bag at a fraction of the usual cost, would you really care about its authenticity? With many high street labels churning out their own interpretation, competing with attractively priced factory replicas flooding online shops, it is little wonder that one is tempted to cross over to […]
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