Melasma is a common condition that causes blue or brown patches to appear on the skin. Although these patches usually appear on the face, melasma can also occur on the forearms, the neck, or any other part of the body, especially if that area is exposed to the sun often. Melasma occurs more often in women rather than men. Individuals …
Current Hair Loss Treatments Single-ingredient treatments are currently used to combat hair loss, and although they provide some results, they are not as effective as one would expect and desire. Minoxidil and Finasteride are the two single ingredient treatments that are most commonly used. Minoxidil is known to cause direct peripheral vasodilation, but researchers still lack a full understanding of …
Androgenic Alopecia, also known as Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss, is the most common cause of hair loss in men and women today. Androgenic Alopecia causes hair loss that mainly affects the front and top of the scalp. This condition affects 70% of men and 40% of women and in some cases can result in psychological distress and a …
Damaged Tooth Enamel Tooth enamel is continuously subject to the forces of demineralization. Various foods, pathogenic bacteria, and oral hygiene habits quietly contribute to an acidic oral pH, weakening tooth enamel and exposing teeth to hypersensitivity and decay. Other factors contributing to demineralization are abrasive toothpaste, poor nutrition, and tooth whitening bleaches. Dentists utilize spot fluoride treatment, fillings, crowns, …
Aphthous ulcers, more commonly known as canker sores, are a common and painful problem that occurs on oral mucosal tissue such the gums, inner lip, or tongue areas. Etiology (Causes) of Aphthous Ulcers Aphthous ulcers commonly affect people of all ages, especially young adults. Various possible causes include genetics, stress, physical or chemical trauma, food sensitivity, tobacco use, nutritional deficiency, …
About Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is a relatively common condition affecting up to 26% of men and 33% of women. Symptoms range in severity and include sticky, dry mouth, altered taste, dry throat, cracked and peeling lips, bad breath, difficulty with taste or swallowing, and inflamed oral tissue. Dry mouth is associated with various prescription medications (e.g. anti-depressants, …
In the aftermath of COVID-19 infections, many patients experience the loss of taste (hypogeusia) or smell (hyposmia). In some cases, the loss of taste or smell can last months or even longer term. Theophylline is a drug used for respiratory diseases such as asthma and emphysema. There have been studies recently to see if it can help to improve hyposmia …
In 2016, a study by the CDC showed that 20% of Americans, about 50 million people, suffer from chronic pain. That’s a big pain, but filling those prescriptions doesn’t have to be. Interventional pain management and the use of an intrathecal pain pump can stop the spinal nerves from sending pain signals to the brain. Interventional management is the medical …
