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Can Oestrogen Cream Applied to the Skin Cause New Moles or Pigmentation?

Alison Bladh

2015) 'Letter to the Editor: Topical Anti-Estrogen Therapy To Treat Melasma', Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology , 8(4), pp. 2019) 'Estrogen-deficient skin: The role of topical therapy', International Journal of Women's Dermatology , 5(2), pp. Link below. TO MY HEALTH BITES TO MY WEBSITE References Cohen, P.R. Rzepecki, A.K.,

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How Screen Time Is Secretly Ageing Your Skin

Alison Bladh

According to the Journal of Physical Therapy Science, repetitive downward movements lead to visible signs of ageing in the neck area. Journal of Physical Therapy Science (2021). Additionally, constant squinting or frowning at screens deepens wrinkles around the eyes and forehead. Journal of Investigative Dermatology (2019). Kim, Y.J.,

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Thyroid Health in Perimenopause and Menopause: What Every Woman Needs to Know

Alison Bladh

When to Seek Help If youve been chalking up your symptoms to menopause but arent seeing improvements with lifestyle changes or hormone therapy, it might be time to explore thyroid health. Clinical observation of menopause hormone therapy in postmenopausal women with euthyroid and mild subclinical hypothyroidism. and Agarwal, R.,

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Music as medicine: a sneak peak into Spa Executive’s 2024 trends guide

Spa Executive

Unlike “music therapy,” music medicine does not require the expertise or involvement of a trained professional engaging the participant but can be as simple as listening to recorded tunes. Feasibility studies have shown promising results for similar therapies to treat patients with Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.

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Japanese onsen bathing may benefit gut microbiota

Spa Executive

While the study has limitations, such as the lack of a control group, it paves the way for future research to establish how these mineral properties can target specific microbial responses and develop improved therapies for various health issues. Beppu is a town famous for its hot springs.

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Japanese onsen bathing may benefit gut microbiota

Spa Executive

While the study has limitations, such as the lack of a control group, it paves the way for future research to establish how these mineral properties can target specific microbial responses and develop improved therapies for various health issues. Beppu is a town famous for its hot springs.

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Epithelia Under Attack: The Skin, Gut, and Respiratory Barriers

The Dermatology Digest

2 In this review, we highlight the “epithelial barrier hypothesis” proposed by Akdis, discuss the important roles of the skin, gut, and respiratory barriers, and discuss novel therapies. This understanding allows for clinicians and researchers to develop preventative measures and therapies to restore epithelial barrier structure and function.