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Causes of Hair Loss (And What You Can Do About It)

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It is perfectly normal to lose up to 100 strands of hair a day. However, if you are consistently losing more than 100 hairs a day, you could potentially be having a hair loss problem. You should see a doctor to have it treated as early as possible.  According to statistics, hair loss is a very common problem that affects both genders. It affects about 30 million men and 20 million women globally.  Hair loss may seem more obvious in men because of the way it presents itself. In men, hairline usually recedes upwards, with both sides of the temples losing hair faster than the front. On the other hand, dispersed hair thinning is more common in women as the female hormone, estrogen, prevents male pattern baldness.  We pick the brains of one of the most brilliant aesthetic doctors in Singapore , Dr. Siew Tuck Wah, to find out the causes of hair loss and the treatment options available. Common Causes of Hair Loss HEREDITARY FACTORS  One of the leading causes of hair loss is d

Comprehensive Acne Treatment in Singapore

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Nursing adult acne is the last thing on your to-do list when you are in your 20s. At this age, you would have just started your lifelong journey in the corporate work. Applying pimple cream or nursing a pus-filled face does not look professional.  Our society places too much emphasis on our outward appearance. Although we think that our society is a meritocratic one, you probably know that people with clear, beautiful skin seem to enjoy greater success at work and have more friends.  If you are tired of fighting endless battles with your acne, you have come to the right place. Help is finally here. We speak to Dr. Siew Tuck Wah , Medical Director of Radium Medical Aesthetics to understand what acne is and pick some effective acne treatments in Singapore to end all of your skin woes, from pesky red pimples to dark red patches of post-acne marks. Permanent Acne Treatment: AGNES Acne Solution WHAT  AGNES is a targeted  permanent acne treatment  for recurring, chronic acne. I

How To Get Rid of Eye Bags Without Surgery

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People often say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Our eyes don’t lie. They show the truth, no matter what situation we are in. The eyes are often one of the first facial features we look at when we meet people for the first time. It can be particularly embarrassing for people who don't look after their eyes, especially if dark eye circles and eye bags become visible to others.  The skin around the eyes are extremely thin. With very little collagen and elastin fibers around the eyes, aging often occurs around the eyes first. First signs of aging typically occurs in the mid 20’s. This happens when the skin around the eyes becomes so loose that it hangs and creates folds around the eyes. Sun exposure remains one of the leading causes of aging around the eyes. Exposure to the ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB) can cause serious damage to the skin. UVB rays are known to break down the healthy DNA in your body. On the other hand, UVA rays penetrate deeply