A new study has found that a compound that’s often used in hair loss products has a promising effect on reversing Alzheimer’s ...

Also, the biopsy should be deep enough to include the anagen hair follicles that reach into the subcutaneous fat. A biopsy is most valuable before treatment and as long as the disease is an acute ...

Ancient Egyptians rubbed their bald heads with a mixture of dates, dog's paw and donkey's hoof; Celtic cures involved mice in ...

Among these, autoimmune diseases play a significant role. These conditions occur when the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its tissues, including hair follicles. Autoimmune diseases can ...

Rogaine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1988, the first drug to win the agency’s endorsement for male ...

Lower doses of a common antibiotic can curb hair loss caused by a rare skin condition, a new study says. The antibiotic ...

Small amounts of a common antibiotic and anti-inflammatory drug can curb symptoms where a misplaced immune reaction (e.g., ...

A surgeon then removes the hair follicles from that strip of skin and ... Some medical conditions, such as hormonal conditions and autoimmune diseases, cause hair loss. For example, thyroid ...

Grey hairs may seemingly appear out of nowhere, but a simple lifestyle change could slow down the overall greying process.

Common Hair Loss and Prostate Drug May Also Cut Heart Disease Risk in Men and Mice Feb ... has shown efficacy in promoting hair follicle growth in murine models. Its potential application ...

Losing hair after surgery may be triggered by anesthesia during your procedure, stress, or some aspect of the procedure itself. A dermatologist can advise you on how to regrow your hair.

In Part I of the review (July/August 2004), the anatomy of hair follicles, the diagnostic approach to diseases leading to hair loss, and nonscarring alopecias were discussed. In this article (Part ...