GLP-1 agonists increased 111% in US between 2020-2022. GLP-1 is a gut hormone regulating blood sugar levels. Medications can help treat type 2 diabetes and obesity
Scars develop from wounds or surgeries, appearing different from normal skin. Healthy skin contains both collagen and elastin, while wounds only produce collagen. Scars can be permanent or fade over time
Hypertrophic scars result from abnormal immune response to skin injuries. Excess collagen and fibrinogen cause scar tissue to overgrow. Develops within weeks after injury, typically on chest and shoulders. Can occur from burns, chicken pox, insect bites, piercings, and tattoos
Dopamine is brain's reward chemical boosting mood and motivation. Body needs tyrosine, an amino acid, to produce dopamine. Protein needs calculated by multiplying weight by 0.36 grams. Foods rich in tyrosine include meat, fish, cheese, and dairy. Phenylalanine intake should be 5-8 grams daily
Excessive sweating under armpits (hyperhidrosis) can be caused by lifestyle factors. Heat, stress, and emotional responses trigger sweating. Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause can cause excessive sweating. Certain foods, drinks, and smoking can trigger gustatory sweating
Blood stem cell transplants treat blood and immune system conditions. Skin stem cells used for large burn grafts since 1980s. New cornea repair treatment approved in Europe