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Collagen supplements for skin: do they actually work?

Collagen is one of the most abundant proteins found in the body. In the dermis layer of the skin, it has a key role in making it strong and able to withstand stress like stretching. Being found in large quantities in the skin, roughly 70-80% of its dry weight, collagen makes it full and loss […]

Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss

September 3, 2022 / By Richard Troy / Aesthetic Medicine, Cosmetic Dermatoloy, Hair, Plastic Surgery

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is an increasingly popular treatment in the field of regenerative medicine including as treatment for hair loss. What is PRP? Platelet rich plasma is a product of our own blood which exploits our innate ability to regenerate tissues when we are injured. To prepare PRP, a small volume of blood is taken

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