Hair Loss News

New research offers a possible explanation for why hair grows on some parts of your body but not others. Scientists found that hairless skin secretes a protein that blocks a signaling pathway (WNT) that controls hair growth.

Only two drugs -- minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) -- exist to treat so-called male-pattern balding. Both have side effects and often produce disappointing hair regrowth results, the researchers noted.

Cells that fight inflammation also play role in hair growth, mice study finds

However, medications like Propecia, Proscar may be tied to depression, study finds

Researchers spot close to 300 genetic regions linked to baldness, which could provide targets for treatment

Researchers saw regrowth in patients with the autoimmune disease alopecia areata

Study supports notion that balding men appear older, less attractive

Black women who prefer scalp-pulling hairdos seem especially at risk, study indicates

Survey finds the problem is undiagnosed, and may also have a genetic root

Success suggests possible treatment for condition called alopecia areata universalis. Learn more at WebMD.

New hair loss treatments on the not-too-distant horizon may be game-changers for the millions of men and women faced with hair loss.

In mouse study, scientists say they've used stem cells to grow large numbers of active follicles

But experts note the findings are preliminary, don't amount to cure for baldness yet

Preliminary findings from new studies of male and female identical twins suggest that a broad range of lifestyle factors, including stress, smoking, heavy drinking, and sun exposure, may also foil the follicles.

The FDA has cleared Restoration Robotics' Artas System for removing hair follicles from the scalp for transplant to bald areas. It's approved only for people with black or brown straight hair.

Some hairstyles favored by African-American women including tight braids and weaves may increase their risk of developing an irreversible form of scarring hair loss, according to a new study.

A genetic defect in the way hair follicle cells develop may play an important role male-pattern baldness and offer an alternative avenue for future treatments.

Scientists have identified eight genes that may be associated with the skin disease alopecia areata, a common cause of hair loss that affects 5.3 million Americans.

A gene responsible for a rare hair loss disorder may also play an important role in male pattern baldness, according to a new study.

Most baldness cures just don’t cut it, according to a new Consumer Reports magazine survey of more than 8,000 men and women who have personal experience with hair loss.

Scientists have discovered six gene variants that are linked to male-pattern baldness; findings may lead to new treatments.

Scientists have found a molecule in mice that sends a signal to cells urging hair follicles to grow. Could this lead to the death of the comb-over?

A simple, 60-second hair count test may help men tell the difference between normal hair loss and early signs of male pattern baldness.

Mutations in the P2RY5 gene may make baldness more likely and may make a good target for new baldness drugs, new research shows.

It may be possible to grow new hair follicles, according to scientists studying mice.