Today, we spend a lot of our time in front of screens. Whether it is staring at our smartphones, working on laptops or watching TV; too much screen time has been known to lead to a number of health issues. Now, doctors are warning that the blue light emitted from our screens could be contributing […]

A new study published in the British Journal of Dermatology has revealed a potential new method for measuring alopecia areata. The Scalp Hair Assessment Patient-Reported Outcome method is said to provide more comprehensive measurements. Here, we will look at this new method and what the recent study involved. If proven correct, the results of the […]

New research has revealed some Long COVID patients are experiencing long-term skin troubles. The study, published in the Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology, showed that a third of coronavirus patients have developed at least one dermatological condition. Here, we will look at what the study found and what patients need to […]

Alopecia UK has joined forces with researchers from the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) to launch a study into the impact of hair loss on men. Fabio Zucchelli, a Research Associate at the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), and Nick Sharratt, a Research Fellow, together with leading UK hair loss charity Alopecia […]

A new study carried out by researchers from Helsinki and Cologne, has indicated that hair loss could be preventable. The team discovered a mechanism which could prevent hair loss. The results, published within the Cell Metabolism journal, provide hope for a future cure. Here, we’ll look at this latest study and what this means for […]

A new alopecia areata study has revealed that antihistamines could be an effective treatment option. Published in the Journal of American Academy of Dermatology, it provides hope for those suffering with the condition which currently has no cure. Here, we’ll look at this new study and why it is important for those living with alopecia […]

Hair loss is a common, yet devastating issue. There are all kinds of hair loss conditions you can experience in your lifetime. Now, new research has revealed an additional and surprising reason for hair loss you might want to familiarise yourself with, and it relates to oral health. According to research carried out by the […]

According to a new study, women with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia are more likely to suffer autoimmune disease as well as thyroid abnormalities. The results, published within the British Journal of Dermatology, provide specialists with a better idea of how to approach patient treatment. Here, we’ll look at what the study revealed, as well delve deeper […]

The haircare market is big business, generating $500 billion a year in global sales. Alongside haircare products, there is also the contribution of the drug and biotech sectors that are searching for treatments that could slow down hair loss – or, the holy grail, cure baldness for good. In the past, age-related hair loss might […]

Hair and scalp conditions are common to us all, but did you know some tend to affect certain ethnicities more than others? For example, black women are more at risk of developing some types of hair and scalp conditions due to the genetic make-up of the hair. Here, we’ll look at some of the most […]