Hair Health

Grace GallagherinHair Health

Learn about mesotherapy for hair loss, including how it works and alternative treatments for hair growth.

Grace GallagherinHair Health

The connection between your diet and your hair isn’t always obvious, and you may be wondering whether protein is effective for hair growth. Learn how protein supports stronger, healthier hair and what to eat to keep strands looking their best.

Grace GallagherinHair Health

Learn the key differences between a mature hairline vs. receding hairline, what causes each, and what you can do to treat or prevent further thinning.

Grace GallagherinHair Health

Does minoxidil shampoo work to prevent hair loss? Here’s what to know, plus alternative treatments.

Geoffrey C. WhittakerinHair Health

Explore brand-name Rogaine costs, generic minoxidil prices, and where to buy minoxidil for hair loss online.

Grace GallagherinHair Health

Learn about switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss, including why people switch, what to expect, and whether it’s safe.

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

“Club hair” might sound like a type of hairstyle you put on before heading to a rave, but it’s actually the technical name for a natural part of your hair growth cycle.

Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JDinHair Health

Retrograde alopecia is a form of hair loss characterized by the gradual thinning or recession of hair at the nape of the neck or the sides of the scalp.

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

What is androgenetic alopecia? Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), commonly known as male pattern baldness (or female pattern hair loss in women), is a chronic, progressive form of hair loss that follows a recognizable pattern.

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

Having an itchy beard is a common annoyance for men, regardless of what stage of growth it may be in—from stubble poking through to a full-length beard.

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

You may have heard stress causes hair loss. While that’s true, you probably won’t see hair loss from stress after one particularly tough work meeting or a tense conversation with your partner. But there is such a thing as stress-induced shedding.

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

Scalp folliculitis is a skin condition that occurs when the hair follicles on the scalp become inflamed. This results in pustules, whiteheads, or other pimple-like bumps on the scalp that can be painful.

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

Struggling with thin, lifeless-looking hair? Whether you’re facing straight-up hair loss or poor hair health due to less-than-ideal hair care habits, the answer to how to get thicker hair is pretty much the same.

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

Some changes to your hairline are inevitable with age. But if you notice yours is creeping farther and farther back, you may wonder, Is my hairline receding? And if so, what does a receding hairline look like?

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

Hair transplants are a popular surgery, with research showing that 703,183 transplants were performed in 2021 (the year for which we have the most recent data). But they’re also a very expensive procedure, which leads many people to wonder: Does insurance cover a hair transplant?

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

Like the roots of the tree, the small-but-mighty hair follicle is hidden below the surface, and its health is essential for your hair to thrive.

Knox Beasley, MDinHair Health

Going bald is a natural part of the aging process for many men. It’s estimated that by the age of 50, up to half of men have signs of male pattern baldness, and this percentage continues to increase with age.

Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JDinHair Health

Can hard water cause hair loss? And what exactly is hard water, anyway?

Melissa Lavigne-DelvilleinHair Health

Americans say a good hair day can go a long way—but what constitutes ‘good’ differs dramatically by region. Here’s a state-by-state look at the most coveted styles for men.

Melissa Lavigne-DelvilleinHair Health

Gen Z men may just be the most underserved demographic in the beauty business, particularly when it comes to hair care.