We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Female pattern hair loss is common during menopause.

The texture and density of your hair that you start with, whether fine or thick, curly or straight, is all down to your ...

“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, ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Perimenopause (the transitional phase leading up to menopause) is a natural part of aging in women. During this time, hormonal fluctuations can ...

Male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia) is a common issue that can happen to men of all ages. It can cause diffuse hair loss across the entire scalp, a receding hairline, a bald patch, or a mix ...

Baldness is primarily influenced by genetics, with the AR gene on the X chromosome inherited from the mother playing a role in male pattern baldness. However, multiple genes from both parents ...

Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM: Welcome to the WebMD Health Discovered Podcast. I'm Dr Neha Pathak, WebMD’s Chief Physician Editor for Health and Lifestyle Medicine. Today we're talking about alopecia ...

This article was reviewed by Sara Harcharik Perkins, MD. Have you ever brushed your hair back, tied it into a ponytail, and noticed your hair thinning at the temples? While hair loss is something you ...

Rapid weight loss acts as a shock to the system, explains Dr. Kopelman. This sudden change forces more hair follicles into the resting (telogen) phase of the hair cycle and these resting hairs begin ...

The differential diagnoses for hair loss are grouped into three categories: disturbances of the hair cycle, damage to the hair shaft, or disorders affecting the follicle. The following is not meant to ...

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.

If you’re shedding more hair than usual, you might be wondering, “Does vitamin D deficiency cause hair loss?” We’ll explore the connection between the two to see how the sunshine vitamin affects your ...