A new study, published within the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, has revealed Botox could be a potential hair loss treatment. Currently, there are just two FDA approved treatments for androgenetic alopecia; Minoxidil and Finasteride. However, after being used in small clinical trials, injectable Botulinum Toxin has shown some success as an adjuvant treatment for patients. […]
A new study carried out by researchers in Taiwan has revealed the trauma patients living with androgenetic alopecia experience. The condition, which affects approximately 53% of men aged 40 to 49, is believed to cause a dramatic decrease in quality of life. Now, experts are recommending patients seek help from a psychotherapist to help deal […]
A cross-sectional study has recently revealed a link between smoking and androgenetic alopecia. It isn’t the first study to identify an association between smoking and hair loss. An observational study back in 2003, also revealed smoking can lead to hair loss as well as issues with the skin. Here, we will look at what the […]
Hair loss is extremely common in both men and women. Although it is commonly associated with older age, there are a lot of potential reasons you may start to lose your hair. While the majority of the time it isn’t anything to worry about, in some cases it could be a sign of something more […]
A new study has revealed that bald men are more likely to suffer with severe COVID. The findings were revealed at the EADV 2021 Spring Symposium, linking a biomarker relating to hair loss, with severe COVID infections. Below, we will look at what the study into COVID and male pattern baldness found and how it […]
Hair loss is one of the most common conditions worldwide. So, why is it still surrounded by so much stigma? A new study has revealed patients who suffer with alopecia areata are frequently stigmatised because of the condition. Interestingly, it also showed that the level of stigma depended upon the severity of the alopecia. Here, […]
Stress has long been known to link to hair loss. However, little is known as to how this actually causes the hair to shed. Now, scientists from Harvard University have discovered how stress results in hair loss. In a study carried out on mice, it was revealed hair loss and balding occurred due to inhibited […]