Hair loss is a common condition in men, often caused by genetics and known as Androgenetic Alopecia or Male Pattern Baldness. Over half of men will develop it at some time in their lives. In order to treat the problem, it’s important to understand how advanced the hair loss is. There are differing levels of […]

In a recent study, scientists have successfully managed to grow hair in mice using human stem cells. This has provided hope that a cure for baldness could be on the way. The American scientists used skin organoids taken from stem cells. These small tissue cultures are able to create multiple layers of skin tissue which […]

Hair loss is a common condition experienced by both men and women. Did you know that there is a wide range of factors that can cause you to start losing your hair? While genetics and age tend to be the biggest hair loss culprits, it can also be brought on by a change in medication. […]

Alopecia areata is considered the most severe type of hair loss experienced. At present, there is no cure for the condition which affects millions of people. However, Lilly’s Olumiant has recently been given breakthrough status by the FDA for its potential new alopecia areata drug option. The breakthrough status was provided for the JAK inhibitor, […]

High blood pressure is often referred to as an invisible killer. Its harmful effects on our health and wellbeing have been well documented in recent years. Now, a recent study has revealed a surprising link between the condition and hair loss. Here, we’ll look at what this recent study revealed and the high blood pressure […]

Have you noticed your hair is shedding more than usual this winter? According to experts, it could be down to a vitamin D deficiency. Public Health England (PHE) has issued new advice telling people to up their vitamin D levels in the winter months. So, how could a vitamin D deficiency contribute towards hair loss […]

Hair loss is common in both men and women and it can be triggered by a wide range of factors. While the most common type of hair loss is genetic, sometimes it can occur due to other conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis. Here, we’ll look at what seborrheic dermatitis is and how it can potentially […]

Female hair loss can be particularly devastating as women often associate long, flowing locks with their feminity. High profile women accepting and embracing hair loss can help make it more acceptable and recently US talk show host Ricki Lake went public with her own 30-year battle with hair loss. Lake put down her hair issues […]

A new South Korean study has revealed working long hours could cause you to go bald. It’s already been established that long working hours can contribute to other serious health troubles such as increasing the risk of a stroke. However, this recent study is the only one to reveal the impact too much work can […]

News that the world’s first hair bank has opened here in the UK, with the avowed aim to make ‘hair loss a thing of the past’ is certainly exciting but Dr David Fenton’s advice is to approach this new concept with some caution. It’s thought that over six million men in the UK are suffering […]