As if the coronavirus pandemic wasn’t frustrating enough, experts are now adding hair loss to the list of long-term effects of the quarantine. Both people who have had COVID-19, as well as individuals who did not suffer from the coronavirus are now reporting increased hair loss. Learn what you can do to identify and treat hair loss related to COVID-19.
“Maskne” – acne caused by face mask wearing – has become a real problem for many people. Fortunately, the skin care experts at Ruthie Harper, MD in Austin TX know exactly how to keep acne at bay! Learn what you can do to prevent or treat acne from face masks.
There are more than 50 different factors that can cause or affect female hair loss. Dr. Ruthie Harper helps you identify the cause of your hair loss – so that you find the most successful hair regrowth treatments.
More than 50% of women will experience significant hair loss or thinning at some point in their life. We offer a wide variety of safe and effective treatments in our Austin, TX office that can help stop hair loss and regrow full, healthy hair in women.
Women are five to eight times more likely to incur thyroid problems than men. And, one in eight women will develop thyroid disease in their lifetime. In this article we consider some of the reasons for this huge gender difference.
Complex factors interact that contribute to autoimmune conditions, including thyroid disease: heredity, toxins, nutrition, hormones and “triggers” such as stress or infections. Diagnosing the underlying cause of your specific thyroid condition is the first step toward finding the best treatment and getting relief of symptoms!
The holidays can be some of the happiest times of the year, but also some of the most stressful. Year after year, people experience worry, anxiety, and agitation as the season approaches.
As we continue to observe the frequent use antibiotics and antiviral medications in our modern world, there has been an emergence of “stealth pathogens” that we are exposed to on a daily basis.
When menopause hits, many women experience the classic symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness and changes in mood or how their brain works. Find out more information about what you can expect during this important stage in your life.
Why is integrative medicine not covered by insurance? Learn more about the reasons your care may not be covered by your health plan.
