When it comes to hair loss, we're often at the mercy of our genetics and/or hormonal changes. However, these aren't the only causes of hair loss. One type of hair loss, traction alopecia, is actually ...

Rochelle Ritchie, an African-American TV reporter in West Palm Beach, Fla., who, out of frustration, decided to let her hair go natural, recently shared her transition story with her local TV audience ...

Alopecia areata. This type of hair loss results from immune system issues — when your immune system attacks your hair follicles, causing hair to fall out. Traction alopecia. Traction alopecia is ...

Protective styles are foundational to Black hair care and styling. But, recently, many Black women have realized they can do more harm than good. We all love a style that eats down but is it worth it ...

“In my practice, the most common cause I see in women is androgenetic alopecia—also known as female pattern hair loss. It’s a progressive thinning that usually starts at the part line or the crown, ...

Autologous fat grafting offers hope for patients with alopecia, especially those with scarring, by reducing inflammation and stimulating hair growth. Patients with alopecia are either diagnosed with ...

At a busy salon in Nairobi, as hairdryers buzz and stylists work swiftly with nimble fingers, a quiet struggle plays out. It's not just about trendy hairstyles or beauty standards; it's about ...

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 ...

If you’ve started to notice the early signs of hair loss, it’s easy to wonder what’s causing you to shed hair. Telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia are two common forms of hair loss. One causes ...

Although our culture often equates hair loss with something mostly experienced by men, the reality is that hair loss occurs regardless of gender. According to research by Harvard Medical School, ...