By Paul McClure A gel of microsized keratin spheres promoted hair growth in mice DepositphotosA gel of tiny keratin spheres has been found to promote hair follicle growth. Given that our bodies naturally produce keratin, the research highlights the potential application of using keratin microspheres as a safe and effective hair-growth treatment. Keratin is added to...
Finasteride, a common drug used to treat hair loss and enlarged prostate, may also help lower cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. stefanamer/Getty ImagesA new study has found that finasteride may be able to reduce cholesterol levels.The drug is currently used for male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate.Men taking the drug had...
Alicia Ault June 13, 2023 A new study suggests that prescriptions for low-dose oral minoxidil soared in the wake of a 2022 New York Times article that highlighted its utility for hair loss. The weekly rate of first-time low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) prescriptions per 10,000 outpatient encounters was “significantly higher 8 weeks after vs. 8 weeks before article publication,”...
Written by Alina Goldenberg, MD, MAS, FAAD | Reviewed by Mandy Armitage, MD Published on March 24, 2022 Key takeaways: Hair loss is common in both men and women. Hair loss can be a sign of an underlying medical issue, so it’s important to see your primary care provider or a dermatologist for help. Treatments...
Marlene Busko May 25, 2023 Should people be concerned about possible hair loss when taking Wegovy, Ozempic, or Mounjaro for weight loss (where the latter two drugs are being used off label) — as was recently claimed by some people on social media and reported in news stories? The consensus among dermatologists and endocrinologists contacted by Medscape is no....
Throughout the pandemic, doctors have reported an uptick in stress-related hair loss. COVID-19 brought about death and illness, shuddered schools and businesses, and put people’s lives on pause. The resulting emotional stress had significant repercussions, among them an unprecedented hair-loss event across the country. While stress is certainly one contributing factor in the loss or thinning of one’s hair, it’s far from the only...
BY AMY CAMPBELL, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES | AUGUST 25, 2021 Everyone loses some hair every day. That may seem surprising, but the reality is that people shed between 50 and 100 hairs each day, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Most of us don’t notice it. However, if you’re noticing a larger than usual amount...
Written by Maryann Mikhail, MD | Reviewed by Maria Robinson, MD, MBAUpdated on January 20, 2023print_outlinedemail_outlined Key takeaways: For most people, hair thinning is a normal part of aging. Some people are more prone to hair thinning and hair loss than others, and this probably comes down to genetics. There are other more serious causes...
Researchers examined the link between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and male pattern hair loss. They found that men with male pattern hair loss consumed almost double the sugar-sweetened beverages of those without the condition. They noted that their findings are based on correlation, not causation and that further research is needed to confirm the link. Male...
Written by Austin Ulrich, PharmD, BCACP Reviewed by Alyssa Billingsley, PharmD Updated on April 28, 2022 “Rattankun Thongbun”/iStock via Getty Images If you or someone you know has experienced hair loss, you know how distressing this condition can be. Even though it’s not a life-threatening problem, it can harm your self-image and quality of life....
