Low-level laser therapy for hair loss: Everything you need to know March 15, 2024 Categories: Hair Loss Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Hair loss is not uncommon and can be triggered by a variety of factors, ranging from genetics, stress and childbirth, to menopause or as a side effect to some medications. It can be temporary or permanent, occur gradually or very suddenly, and can affect specific areas of your body, such as your scalp or beard, or your whole body. Men are typically the most affected, and the most common hair disorder is male pattern hair loss, also known as androgeneti ..read more

Subcision for scars February 24, 2023 Categories: Acne Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email One of the main reasons for scarring is acne, an inflammatory disorder of the skin which results in clogged pores and produces pimples. Acne doesn’t just cause a problem above the skin but below it, too. During a flare up, the deeper layers of the skin become inflamed, resulting in scarring. What is subcision? Ηow does subcision work? In some cases, acne may leave you with “rolling acne” scars; dips in the skin caused by the base of the scar being attached to deeper layers of the skin which pulls it ..read more

Benzoyl peroxide for acne treatment February 1, 2023 Categories: Acne Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email A big skin myth that is not spoken about enough, is that acne is often thought of as a skin condition mainly reserved for teenagers. This is, in fact, not true, acne can occur at any age. In fact, one recent study found some degree of facial acne in 54% of women and 40% of men older than 25 years. So, if you’re struggling, you’re not alone, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t seek treatment. What is acne? Acne occurs when the sebaceous (oil) glands begin to overwork. The purpose of t ..read more

If you are searching for non surgical hair replacement or regrowth, which is best used for treating thinning hair and slowing or stopping the progression of hair loss, then we have good news for you! Injections could be one of the treatment options for those who have hair loss, providing effective results with high success rate. With this method, the patient’s own blood cells are used to stimulate hair growth. Blood cells have various growth factors and proteins which accelerate healing. These growth factors have the potential to stimulate tissue regeneration and hair growth. While th ..read more

Acne is a common skin condition, and it has been proven that approximately 85% of teenagers are highly likely to experience some form of acne. The sebaceous (oil) glands normally secrete sebum (oil) to keep the skin moist. When the sebaceous glands secrete an elevated amount of sebum, it can clog the pores of the skin in combination with skin bacteria and dead skin cells that are present. During puberty, which usually starts at the age of 11 for girls and 12 for boys, the sebaceous glands tend to secrete elevated amounts of sebum due to an increased production of male hormones. When the po ..read more

Eczema or else known as Atopic Dermatitis is a common clinical skin condition which equally affects both genders, can occur at any age and it is estimated that approximately 1 in 5 children are affected. Eczema is described by itchy, dry, flaky, red skin and can develop on any part of the body, with many cases being recorded at the creases of joints (elbows, knees, wrists/hands). Eczema develops and can be affected by environmental and hereditary factors. The surrounding environment (e. g heat) and exposure to chemicals (e. g soaps and detergents) as well as preference to specific type of ..read more

Injections are one of the options for treating scarring, and especially atrophic scars. It is produced by the patient’s own blood cells. Blood cells have various growth factors and proteins which accelerate healing. These growth factors have the potential to stimulate stem cells to produce collagen, to grow new tissue and improve scars. During the appointment, a small sample of blood, less than 20ml is taken from the patient. The blood sample is placed in a centrifuge and a specific blood component is extracted. Then, it is injected into the areas that have atrophic scars with a very sma ..read more

Dermapen: Microneedling for treating scars December 13, 2021 Categories: Acne Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Dermapen is the industry-leading medical needling device, which works as a skin repair treatment to significantly improve atrophic scars following acne, injuries, chicken pox scars or enlarged pores and is an effective acne scar treatment. What is Micro Needling? Micro needling or medical needling is a wonderful, completely natural treatment that “helps the skin to help itself”. Micro needling has both anti-ageing and restoration effects. How does Dermapen work? Instead of in ..read more