Hair Loss
Male pattern baldness, genetics, stress, diet, and other causes of hair loss, with treatment, regrowth, and prevention.
What should I eat to improve hair loss? Hair-growth foods, nutrients, and doctor recommendations
Many people ask every day: "Does hair loss mean I’m not getting enough nutrition? What should I eat to grow hair?" Diet…
Menopause Hair Loss: Hormonal Changes, Thinning at the Crown and Transplant Assessment
Around menopause, hair can become finer, the parting wider and shedding heavier, often linked to hormonal change, female…
Does PCOS Cause Hair Loss? Androgens, Crown Thinning and Transplant Assessment
Polycystic ovary syndrome can raise androgen levels, leading to thinning at the crown, a wider parting, acne or extra bo…
Can Tight Ponytails Cause Hair Loss? Traction Alopecia Signs, Recovery and Transplant Assessment
Wearing tight ponytails, buns, braids or extensions for years can pull on the follicles at the temples and sideburns and…
Does Male Pattern Baldness Say Anything About Intelligence or Health?
Baldness cannot reveal intelligence or diagnose heart disease or cancer. Learn what observational studies report and whi…
Does Hair Grow Back After Chemotherapy? Shedding Timeline, Scalp Care and Hair Transplant Assessment
Does hair grow back after chemotherapy? Most chemotherapy-related hair loss is temporary, and hair usually starts to ret…
Can Thyroid Problems Cause Hair Loss? Hypothyroid vs Hyperthyroid Shedding, Tests and When to See a Doctor
Can thyroid problems make your hair fall out? Both an underactive and an overactive thyroid can disrupt the hair growth …
Do Hair Dye and Perms Cause Hair Loss? Breakage, Scalp Allergy and When to See a Doctor
Can colouring or perming make your hair fall out? Usually the chemicals damage the hair shaft so it breaks, while the fo…
Do Hair Growth Shampoos Work? Ingredients, Labels and When to See a Doctor
Can a shampoo make hair grow back? Shampoo cleans and conditions the scalp; it is not a hair-loss treatment. Learn how t…
More hair shedding in winter? How to tell what may be happening
More hair on your comb in winter does not prove that cold weather is the cause. Learn how to distinguish diffuse sheddin…
Can Scalp Folliculitis Cause Hair Loss? Warning Signs and When to Seek Care
A pimple-like bump on the scalp is not always folliculitis, and mild inflammation does not necessarily cause lasting hai…
What Is Male Pattern Hair Loss? Causes, Stages and Treatment
Male pattern hair loss often begins with receding temples, a higher hairline or crown thinning. Learn about DHT, genetic…