Researchers have shown that serotonin directly stimulates dermal papilla cells and promotes hair growth in lab-grown hair ...

And menopause itself isn’t the only culprit behind hair shifts as you get older. Other factors linked with aging can affect ...

Certain habits can make alopecia areata worse. Knowing what to avoid when you have alopecia areata may help prevent hair loss ...

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered how cells responsible for hair growth perceive physical forces in their environment and utilize that information to regulate their growth ...

Recent advancements in dermatology have highlighted the crucial role of dermal T cell immunity in regulating hair follicle regeneration and ...

Nail pitting: In addition to hair loss, alopecia areata can also impact nails. Changes such as thin, split nails, loss of ...

Unlike non-scarring alopecia, cicatricial alopecia results in permanent destruction of the hair follicle. Causes of cicatricial alopecia are considered either primary or secondary.

Poliosis is a rare condition where hair follicles lack pigment, often seen in piebaldism, vitiligo, and alopecia areata. It's ...

Eating foods to support healthy hair doesn’t have to mean overhauling your entire diet. In fact, many of the best foods for hair growth are already kitchen staples: Think lean proteins, colorful ...