It’s a common (and unfortunate) misconception that only a certain ‘type’ of person is affected by hair loss. What’s more – and perhaps worse! – is that the average person thinks it’s ‘normal’ for certain people to lose their hair compared to others. I won’t dance around the stereotyped group: It’s men, in particular middle-aged …
Dermatologist Dr Martin Wade explains what is Alopecia areata, what causes Alopecia areata, what are the signs and symptoms of Alopecia areata and how a Dermatologist treats Alopecia areata. Watch the video Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition and usually presents as patchy hair loss. It can affect any hair on the body so it …
Researchers from Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute have used human stem cells to generate new hair. The research team developed a protocol that encourages human pluripotent stem cells to become dermal papilla cells. Dermal papilla cells are a group of cells that regulate hair-follicle formation and growth cycle. Human dermal papilla Cells are not suitable for …
A nutritional supplement including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and antioxidants was beneficial in treating female pattern hair loss through improving hair density and reducing the telogen percentage, according to a study published online in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology. The 6 month study involved 120 women and assessed the benefit of supplementation with Omega …
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Alopecia UK want people with alopecia (hair loss) to be at the centre of hair loss research planning. They are collaborating with leading organisations and clinicians to help people with alopecia influence the priorities for research into treatments for the condition. What do you think researchers should be working on? Are you uncertain that some …