While everyone sheds hair daily, it can be alarming when you find an extra-thick clump of hair stuck in your brush or circling the shower drain. So how do you know when the amount is “normal” and what ...

Losing one’s hair is common. It is not only psychologically debilitating, but it can have a major effect on self-esteem. It’s ...

Hair shedding, vs. hair loss: what’s the difference? It’s an important distinction, especially when you’re starting to worry about androgenic alopecia (AKA male pattern baldness). Hair loss is a ...

Hair shedding is different than hair loss, which is when hair stops growing. Reasons for hair loss include male or female pattern baldness, certain medications, stress, and harsh chemical hair ...

A stressful event can trigger telogen effluvium, excess hair loss that could involve as much as a third of the hair volume. The good news: It’s usually temporary. A photo of hair strands in New York, ...

The bathroom drain clogged with hair, the brush that needs cleaning after every use, the pillowcase dotted with fallen strands—these common observations can trigger anxiety about potential baldness.

When your brush quickly becomes clogged with hair or you start finding increasing numbers of stray strands on your clothes, it's enough to make any woman feel uneasy—especially if you’re also getting ...

This article was reviewed by Knox Beasley, MD. Your dog or cat might lose some fur when the weather heats up, but do humans shed hair in the summer? Is seasonal hair shedding a real thing? In short, ...

We asked an expert what hair supplements do, who needs them, and how to use them for women — cutting through the hype for ...

Experts explain how menopause impacts textured hair, the regrowth treatments that actually work, and what to know before you ...

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