What Is a Hair Follicle?

What Is a Hair Follicle?

If you have recently noticed more hair than usual on your pillow or in the shower drain, you may have started asking a question many people never think about until something feels off: what is a hair follicle, and why does it matter so much? The answer goes deeper...
How Important Is Hair for Male Attractiveness?

How Important Is Hair for Male Attractiveness?

Exact statistics about the importance of hair to male attractiveness may not be something that medical science tracks, but People Magazine has been naming the sexiest man alive every year since 1985. Their conclusion: Hair is sexier than bare. The evidence? In the 40...
Cold Weather & Hair Loss

Cold Weather & Hair Loss

The cold winds of winter are not stealing away people’s hair, but many people notice changes to their hair as cooler weather sets in. Increased shedding, dryness, and even dandruff can be signs the season is taking a toll on the scalp. Fortunately, there are simple...
Alcohol and Hair Loss

Alcohol and Hair Loss

Most of us are familiar with health warnings about consuming too much alcohol: it can cause liver damage, heart disease, decline in brain function, and more. What is less often discussed is the toll it can take on one’s appearance. Consuming even moderate amounts of...
Autoimmune Disease And Hair Loss

Autoimmune Disease And Hair Loss

In autoimmune disorders, the body’s defenses attack healthy cells rather than diseased or malfunctioning ones. In a number of cases, this directly impacts hair thinning and loss by disrupting the normal hair growth cycle and preventing the follicles from...