How Best to Fight Hair Loss in Men

THURSDAY, Feb. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Nearly all men see their hairline recede or a bald spot emerge at some point in their life. For those looking to slow the march of time, a new study helps sort out which hair-loss medications work best. The analysis, of 23 previous studies, ranks the available hair-loss … Read more

Bald Truth: Mouse Study May Get at Roots of Hair Loss

By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Oct. 28, 2021 (HealthDay News) — New research in mice may provide clues to age-related hair loss in men and women. Scientists found that as hair stem cells in mice age, they lose the stickiness that keeps them secured inside the hair follicle. This allows the stem cells to drift … Read more

Chemicals in Hair, Beauty Products May Interfere With Hormones During Pregnancy

The new study “fits in well” with that overall body of research, said Alexis Temkin, a toxicologist with the nonprofit Environmental Working Group in Washington, D.C. It links hair product use to hormonal differences that are consistent with some of the health effects that have been tied to such products, according to Temkin. … Read more

Salons report new allergic reactions to hair dye

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Hairdressers in parts of the UK are reporting clients having new allergic reactions, like rashes and burns, to hair dye after contracting coronavirus. Scientists at Imperial College London are now researching how the disease could be reprogramming our immune system, in a similar way to other illnesses. The trade body that represents hairdressers and beauticians … Read more

How to Color Your Own Hair

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Whether it’s time for a change or you want to save money on salon fees, coloring your own hair is a big step. These guidelines can help you learn how to color your own hair. Know Your Limits If you’re not a trained hairstylist, you might feel anxious about attempting a color at … Read more

Hair Regrowth Stimulated by Microneedle Patch

Aug. 27, 2021 — While some prefer the bald look, those who are unhappy about losing their hair might be interested to hear about a new approach where scientists use mechanical stimulation to promote hair regrowth. Male- or female-pattern baldness, also known as androgenetic alopecia, affects more than half of middle-aged men in the … Read more