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

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 ...

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

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

For many people with alopecia areata, stress can trigger flare-ups or worsen hair loss. Stress raises cortisol, a hormone that can interfere with how hair follicles work and affect hair growth. 14 ...

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.

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 ...

Proteins: the building blocks of hair strands Iron and Zinc: to support hair follicle growth Vitamin E: to reduce oxidative stress Omega-3 fatty acids: to nourish the scalp and fight dryness ...

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