The most common hair loss in women over 50 is female pattern hair loss, or androgenic alopecia — which primarily shows up as thinning hair at the crown. So odds are many of us may experience this type ...

It’s normal to lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day. But it can be upsetting when you notice more hair loss than this, bald patches, a widening part, or a ponytail that keeps getting thinner and thinner.

Hair loss can be a deeply emotional and personal issue for many people. For those dealing with alopecia, understanding the causes of their condition can provide a sense of relief and help guide them ...

If you've ever brushed your hair in the shower and watched way too many strands go down the drain, you know how unsettling that can feel. For many of us, hair is a crucial part of our identity and can ...

Many women face a life-changing moment when they first notice extra strands of hair in their brush or shower drain. For Sarah Mitchell, a 34-year-old marketing executive from Boston, that moment came ...

What is the appropriate workup in an otherwise healthy woman aged 75 years with new-onset hair loss? What medications might be contributory? — Mary Ellen Wilkosz, RN, FNP-BC, PhD, Novato, Calif. The ...

Many conditions, as well as genetics, can cause hair loss and balding. Find out how nutrient deficiencies, hormonal changes, and autoimmune diseases can cause your hair to thin.

That’s weird, thought 29-year-old Drea Okeke as she examined her new set of box braids. Getting a fresh set of braids was typically a liberating experience for the content creator, but in that moment, ...

Black women with alopecia often struggle between concealing their hair loss and protecting their fragile scalps, all while seeking to express their cultural identity and build self-confidence. A ...

Wearing a hat generally doesn’t cause hair loss. Very tight hats could put tension on the scalp and contribute to a type of ...

It’s normal to lose about 50 to 100 hairs a day. But it can be upsetting when you notice more hair loss than this, bald patches, a widening part, or a ponytail that keeps getting thinner and thinner.