The secret about why hair goes gray may lie in a certain type of stem cell that gets "stuck" in our hair follicles, according to a new study. "It is the loss of chameleon-like function in melanocyte ...

Hair genetics can come from either parent, and multiple genes can determine hair traits, such as color, texture, and growth. Genes can also affect hair loss. Although it can run in families, this is ...

Hair loss can occur across various age groups and it is not limited to older populations. Whether hair loss is due to medication, lifestyle changes, or environmental factors, it can be a cause for ...

The ways in which hair changes as we age aren’t always welcome. Nor are they entirely within our control. “Many changes men and women see in their hair are thought to be the result of reduced activity ...

Nothing causes dread like glancing at the drain to see how much hair you’ve lost while showering. Though it’s normal for hair thickness and quantity to change over time (a person might shed anywhere ...

Stress can accelerate the depletion of pigment-producing cell progenitors, which is a natural aging process. But this may be reversible to a certain extent.

If you're dealing with hair loss, you're far from alone. Women experience shedding thanks to a laundry list of reasons: aging, genetics, pregnancy, menopause, stress, and tight hairstyles (to name a ...

Dr. Kecia Gaither, M.D., is a double board-certified physician in OB-GYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine, currently serving as the director of perinatal services and director of maternal fetal medicine ...

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