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Humans have two kinds of hair: terminal hair and vellus hair. Terminal hair is the thicker hair that grows on your scalp and vellus hair is the very fine short hair found on most other parts of the body. Although there is technically a third type called lanugo, these colorless fine hairs are only found on fetuses and normally shed before birth. The terminal...

A while ago, we talked about how your hair goes through seasonal changes. We talked about how new growth from hair follicles in the spring is often followed by significant hair shedding in the fall. Not everyone notices this, but if you’re one of the unlucky ones, there are a few simple things you can do to minimize this fall shedding. Vitamin D. Get...

From the color of our hair to the way we taste certain foods, we inherit a whole lot from our parents. Because of this, it probably comes as no surprise to you to learn that we’re born with a hereditary predisposition to hair loss. Yes, hair loss is genetic, but it’s not as clear-cut as you might think (in other words, it’s not as...

You lose your hair for many reasons, and not all of them are well understood. Genetics play a significant role in when you start to lose your hair and the pattern of baldness. Hormones play a role, and specifically the presence of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). Time is important, too. The older you get, the more likely you will experience some hair loss. Even if you...

Hair loss in your 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond is highly common. Many adults expect some thinning and shedding to occur with age, although individual cases largely depend on genetics, hormones, and lifestyle. However, some people experience hair loss much earlier on in life – even during those critical teenage years when self-perception and scrutiny are at all-time highs. More than the emotional impact,...

When it comes to hair health, you might have been raised on the very basics—just shampoo and condition your hair. Maybe your family settled for simple products—those that got the job done and simply cleaned your hair. And it worked for you—it served its purpose, and you felt that it met your needs at the time. But maybe you don’t feel the same nowadays....

Are you worried about your hair? Let’s take a look at the early signs that you’re losing your hair. Genetics What do your parents look like? Seriously, is your dad bald? Does your mom have wispy thinning hair? Heredity plays a big role in hair loss, but the exact genetics map is not well understood. There is evidence of several different genes being implicated...

When you first start noticing your hair is thinning, the emotions and concern you experience can be overwhelming, but don’t panic. Hair loss is treatable and there are many options. To understand female and male hair loss it is helpful if you first understand how hair grows. This knowledge can be especially beneficial when exploring hair regrowth treatment options that are effective. Understanding Your...

Everyone loses hair. It happens during your morning shower, while you're blowing it dry, or when you give it a quick brush—and that's normal. Hair shedding often stops on its own. It's normal to shed between 50 and 100 hairs a day. When the body sheds significantly more hairs every day, a person has excessive hair shedding. Some people are not sure if they...