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 ...

Why hasn’t science fixed this yet? Actually, researchers are zeroing in on a solution. The result could mean slowing, and one ...

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

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

Kausel noted that while a little chin hair here and there in older women is normal, it should be minimal. If you notice a lot ...

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

Specific vitamins and nutrients can help boost the hair growth cycle and support optimum growth. However, vitamin deficiencies can negatively affect hair health. Foods high in protein, omega-3 fatty ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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

We have two types of hair, says dermatologist Elizabeth Houshmand. Vellus hairs, or “peach fuzz,” cover virtually our entire ...