Hair Loss · Page 5
Why hair falls out, the common types of hair loss, and what the evidence says about each.
Stem cell hair treatments: where the science stands
Stem cell hair treatments are an active research area, but the term covers very different procedures. Here is what studies have found so far, and why results should be read with caution.
Hair cloning and future treatments: what is real today
Headlines about hair cloning and lab-grown follicles appear every year. Here is what is actually available now, what is still in research, and how to spot claims that run ahead of the science.
Hair loss treatments with weak evidence: what experts advise against
Many hair loss products and procedures are sold with confident claims but little evidence. Here is how experts sort strong evidence from weak, and which approaches deserve caution.
Combining hair loss treatments: why and how it is done
Many people with pattern hair loss end up using more than one treatment. Here is why combinations are used, which pairings have research behind them, and how to combine safely.
Your first hair loss consultation: what to expect
A first hair loss consultation can feel daunting. Here is what usually happens, what you may be asked, which tests may be done, and how to prepare so you get the most from the visit.
Tracking hair loss with photos: a simple home method
Day-to-day impressions of hair loss are unreliable. Consistent photos are one of the simplest ways to see real change. Here is a practical home method, adapted from the principles clinicians use.
Naturally fine hair or thinning hair? How to tell
Some people have always had fine hair. Others notice their hair becoming finer or sparser over time. The difference matters, because thinning may have a cause worth checking. Here are the signs to compare.
Can alopecia areata go away on its own?
Many small patches of alopecia areata fill in without treatment, especially in children. But the course is unpredictable, new patches and relapses are common, and extensive hair loss rarely recovers on its own. Here is what the evidence says.
Scarring alopecia and lichen planopilaris: why early care matters
Scarring alopecias, such as lichen planopilaris, destroy hair follicles and replace them with scar tissue. Hair lost this way does not come back, so the goal is to diagnose early and slow the disease. Here is what to know.
Hair loss in older adults: what changes after 60
Hair often becomes thinner and finer with age, but not every change after 60 is simply ageing. Pattern hair loss, shedding, fungal infection and scarring conditions all appear in older adults, and causes are often mixed. Here is what to watch for.
Anagen effluvium: sudden hair loss from treatments
Anagen effluvium is sudden, heavy hair loss that happens while hairs are still in their growing phase, most often during chemotherapy. Here is why it happens, what scalp cooling can and cannot do, and what to expect when hair grows back.
Chronic telogen effluvium: when shedding lasts for months
Shedding that goes on for many months is often labelled chronic telogen effluvium. A 2023 systematic review found the label is poorly defined, and that many cases may turn out to be early pattern hair loss or a cause not yet found. Here is what that means for you.