The emotionally detached loveless mother!

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Imagine a mother who is physically present but mentally and emotionally absent. This could be due to two factors: 1. Normal mother who hates family or children - this could be a cultural problem, or upbringing problem or an individual level problem  2. Abnormal mother who is emotionally detached and loveless  In both cases, imagine the plight of the family. The husband expects certain help, support and understanding from his wife for family and children. But it is absent. There is sex but no love. The mother is unable to pick up social cues and is selfish. She starts masking techniques and starts blaming husband or family for anything that goes wrong around. She does not understand the protectiveness of her husband and never engages in a proper conversation on it.  She does cooking for family but is not emotionally attached to them. Her children are confused and do not learn anything about social behaviour from her. She uses deception to remain in power but has poor decep...
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Fish sperm facial treatment: what, how, why, efficacy, and side-effects

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 Have you heard of fish sperm facial treatment? It is a new form of face and skin rejuvenation that is taking the world by storm. 

What is fish sperm facial treatment?

This is a treatment similar to fillers or botox. The aim is same but the mechanism of action and materials used differ. 

The fillers and botox injections are anti-aging therapies aimed to hide wrinkles and make the person look young. Fish sperm facial treatment has a similar aim to make a person look youthful. 

But in this new therapy, pure fish DNA is used for the purpose. Fish DNA is very closely resembling human DNA. When applied topically or injected into the skin, it stimulates production of collagen and elastin. These two proteins give tautness and elasticity to skin and make it look younger and glowing. These skin proteins reduce with age and cause the skin wrinkles and aged look. 

The therapy is also called polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) therapy. 

How is fish sperm facial treatment given?

Fish sperm facial s a topical application. Microneedling or laser therapy is added to enhance absorption of product. It is also administered as an injection into the deeper dermis. 


The sites where it is administered is face below the eyes or on lower part of the face. 

Why is fish sperm facial treatment used?

It is a cosmetic intervention that people, mostly women, use to look young and overcome effects of aging on the skin. It stimulates production of collagen and elastin, components that make your skin plump and taut and elastic. 

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Efficacy of fish sperm facial treatment 

Salmon and trout sperm DNA is extracted to derive this product. The product has been tried in osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, osteonecrosis of jaw, liver failure etc. Its potential to reduce inflammation, help regeneration, help wound healing, and anti-aging properties is harnessed for good results. 

This therapy also has found a lace in cosmeceuticals. Lab and some small-scale, short term studies have claimed that it has benefits for giving rise to a youthful look. 

A study from Seoul published in Nature journal in 2020 used polydeoxyribonucleotide with hyaluronic acid filler. It stated that the combination stimulated fibroblast growth. 

A team from Hong Kong reviewed the use of polydeoxyribonucleotide in dermatology for cosmetic reasons. It cautioned that the product has limitations and safety needs to be further studied in larger number of patients and in the long term before use in clinical practice. 

However, celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Aniston claimed using the product and talked about its usefulness. This has popularized the therapy and women jumped in to embrace this treatment to stop aging.

Safety of fish sperm facial treatment 


However, despite the hype surrounding this cosmetic intervention, one should be careful since swelling and redness are known. Allergic reactions in an individual can precipitate facial swelling especially in those with allergic tendencies and eczema. 

Pain at site is a known site effect. Moreover, there could be injection marks visible at site with some swelling and redness for a few days after treatment. 

It is better to wait for more evidence that projects this therapy in a positive and safe light in cosmetology. 




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