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How Saw Palmetto Can Support Women’s Hair and Hormonal Health Naturally

Alison Bladh

A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the efficacy of a saw palmetto oral supplement in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia. Evidence-based overview of saw palmetto: An alternative treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia, hair loss, and hormonal issues. 2015 May;75(7):706-22. Epub 2015 Feb 14.

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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. Want more evidence-based tips like this straight to your inbox? Sign up for my free weekly Health Bites , bite-sized wellness wisdom for women 40+. Link below. Available at: [link] (Accessed: 25 March 2025).

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Red spots on skin: Pictures, causes, treatment

First Derm

Online Dermatologist Red spots on skin: Pictures, causes, treatment Red spots on your skin are typical and varies with age and setting, they can be many things. See your GP for antiviral treatment such as aciclovir. Treatment is not needed unless for cosmetic reasons. Ask a dermatologist and get peace of mind today 1.

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Why Not All Olive Oils Are Created Equal And How to Choose the Best

Alison Bladh

Anti-inflammatory activity of extra virgin olive oil polyphenols: which role in the prevention and treatment of immune-mediated inflammatory diseases? Current Pharmaceutical Design , 17(8), pp.754768. DOI: 10.2174/138161211795428910. Fernndez-Real, J.M., Prez-Fernndez, R., Lpez-Bermejo, A. and Ricart, W., DOI: 10.1210/jc.2014-2595.

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Updates in Integrative Skin Disease Treatment

The Dermatology Digest

Peter Lio discusses complementary approaches to skin disease treatment, including risks, benefits, and evidence. In fact, there is some compelling evidence that some integrative treatments can help, he said. That said, natural treatments are not risk free, he said. “We Natural treatments are easily accessible, said Dr. Lio.

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ASDS Honors the Legacy of Dr. Alastair Carruthers

The Dermatology Digest

After the treatment, they discovered the wrinkle-relaxing effects of the toxin. Through years of additional research, they presented their results at the 1991 ASDS Annual Meeting, and by 1993, the new treatment was sweeping the cosmetic medicine arena.

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Zen Zone

Les Nouvelles Esthetics & Spa

Spa at JW Chicago Opened: July 2015 Services: Massage, Body treatments,facials and hydrafacials, nail services. Signature treatments: The 75-minute Hammam Experience,performed on a heated marble plat-form, starts with a full body exfoliationto prepare for envelopment.

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