Alopecia areata equally affects men and women, usually at age 20-40 years. The lifetime risk of alopecia areata expression in the general population has been estimated to be 1.7%. [19] The disease ...

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 ...

In a clinic north of Baltimore, Myriam Lucia Vega Gonzalez meets patients every day of the week who have all types of hair loss. “It’s a very, very common complaint,” said Gonzalez, an assistant ...

Pharmacists play a role in advising patients with hair loss about self-management and proper application of over the counter products. Androgenetic alopecia is characterized by gradual and progressive ...

The kidneys play a critical role in filtering toxins, balancing electrolytes, and maintaining overall metabolic homeostasis. When kidney function declines, waste products like urea and creatinine ...

Black women with alopecia often struggle between concealing their hair loss and protecting their fragile scalps, all while seeking to express their cultural identity and build self-confidence. A ...