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 ...

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 ...

“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, ...

Shedding and mild hair loss are considered completely normal; however, according to NHS data, female hair loss is reported to affect around 40% of women by age 50. It was reported last month that ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...