If you’re reading this because you’re losing your hair, you’re not alone — hair loss is a common issue affecting more than half of men by the time they’re in their forties. The most common type of ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. Retrograde alopecia is a form of hair loss characterized by the gradual thinning or recession of hair at the nape of the neck or the sides of the scalp.

Alopecia areata is a chronic autoimmune disorder causing non-scarring hair loss due to immune system attacks on hair follicles. Breakdown of immune privilege in hair follicles leads to infiltration by ...

Chemotherapy-induced alopecia, or CIA, is one of the most common and distressing side effects of cancer treatment, affecting some 65% of patients. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss. ...

Courtni Guevara was diagnosed on Feb. 8, 2017. — -- One mother celebrated the upcoming anniversary of being diagnosed with alopecia with a heartwarming photo shoot that has since gone viral.

When We TV’s rebooted reality series “The Braxtons” debuts on Friday, Aug. 9, Towanda Braxton will bring new transparency to her experience with hair loss. “I have alopecia, and I’m just wearing it ...

Marissa Joseph, MD, MSc, FRCPC, medical director at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, highlighted cases from her practice to illustrate the recommended approach to scarring ...

A recent mice study on hair growth suggests a better treatment for individuals suffering from Alopecia. According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, there is no cure for ...

If you have alopecia, certain lifestyle changes alongside standard treatments can help you manage your symptoms. For example, while diet can’t cure alopecia, the foods you eat can make a difference.