Hair Loss · Page 2
Why hair falls out, the common types of hair loss, and what the evidence says about each.
Hair loss after COVID-19: why it happens and how long it lasts
Many people noticed heavy hair shedding a couple of months after COVID-19. It is usually telogen effluvium, a temporary reaction to illness. Here is what the research shows about timing and recovery, and when to get checked.
Hair loss in teenagers: causes and when to see a doctor
Hair loss in teenagers is less common than in adults, but it does happen, and it can hit confidence hard. Here are the usual causes, what parents can check, and when a doctor should take a look.
Hair loss while breastfeeding: what to ask before using treatments
Hair shedding in the months after birth is common, and many breastfeeding mothers wonder whether they can use hair loss treatments. Here is what is known about safety, what usually settles by itself, and what to ask before you start anything.
Hair loss after weight loss or dieting: why it happens
Losing weight quickly, through strict dieting, surgery or medicines, can trigger noticeable hair shedding a few months later. Here is why it happens, what studies have found, and how to protect your hair while you lose weight.
Hair loss after dengue fever: what to expect
Dengue is common in Malaysia, and many people notice heavy hair fall a couple of months after recovering. It is usually temporary telogen effluvium. Here is why it happens, what to expect, and when to get checked.
Thinning at the crown: what it means for men
A thinning patch on the crown is one of the most common ways male pattern hair loss shows up. Here is how to tell if it is happening, why the crown is affected, and which options have evidence behind them.
Receding hairline: normal maturing or pattern hair loss?
A hairline that moves back at the temples is one of the earliest signs of male pattern hair loss, but not every change is a problem. Here is how to tell a receding hairline from a normal one, other causes to rule out, and what helps.
Hair loss in your 20s: a guide for young men
Hair loss in your 20s is more common than many men think, and it can be upsetting. Here is what usually causes it, what research says about early hair loss, and practical steps that make sense at this age.
Is hair loss genetic? What family history can and cannot tell you
Is hair loss inherited from your mother's side, your father's side, or both? Here is what genetics research actually says about pattern hair loss, what it means for you, and why your genes are not the whole story.
DHT and hair loss: the hormone behind pattern balding
DHT is the hormone most closely linked to male pattern baldness. Here is what it does to hair follicles, why some people are more sensitive to it, and what DHT-lowering medicines can and cannot do.
The Norwood scale: stages of male pattern hair loss
The Norwood scale is the most widely used way to describe how far male pattern baldness has progressed. Here is what each stage looks like, how to place yourself, and what the stages can and cannot tell you.
Can hair loss be a sign of illness? When to get checked
Most hair loss is not a sign of serious disease, but sometimes it is the first clue that something else needs attention. Here are the health problems most often linked to hair loss, the warning signs, and when to get checked.