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13 May
Microneedle Patches Might Reverse a Form of Hair Loss
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 13, 2024
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Early research in mice suggests a new path forward to restoring hair growth in people affected by a form of alopecia.
Alopecia areata is an autommune disorder that affects an estimated 6 million Americans and has no cure, according to researchers at the Massachuset...
18 Oct
FDA Proposes Ban on Formaldehyde in Hair Straighteners Over Health Dangers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 18, 2023
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on the use of formaldehyde in hair relaxers over concerns about its link to respiratory problems and certain canc...
13 Oct
Use of Hair Relaxers Raises Women's Odds for Uterine Cancer
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2023
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Older Black women who use chemical hair relaxers may be more likely to develop uterine cancer, new research suggests.
Specifically, postmenopausal Black women who reported using hair relaxers more than twice a year or for more than five years had more than a 50% increase...
07 Jun
What Is Male Pattern Baldness? Can Anything Be Done?
- Meredith Morckel HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2023
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Have you seen more hair in the shower or on the bathroom floor than usual?
Grab a mirror and take a look at your head. If it looks like you're "going bald,"you may have androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness).
28 Apr
Could Hair Relaxers Affect a Woman's Fertility?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 28, 2023
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Hair relaxers may slightly affect fertility, a factor most likely to impact women who are Black or Hispanic, according to a new study.
19 Apr
Science Untangles Secrets of Graying Hair
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 19, 2023
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Folks develop gray hair as they age because color-producing stem cells become "stuck"and disabled in the hair follicle, new animal research contends.
Hair color is controlled by melanocyte stem cells (McSCs), which as they mature produce the protein pigments that turn pe...
17 Mar
Sometimes Hair Loss in Women Can Point to Bigger Health Issues
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 17, 2023
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Hair loss can be devastating for women, but the condition can also signal additional health problems.
An American Academy of Dermatology expert offers information about the types of hair loss seen in women with darker skin tones, common types of medical conditions associ...
28 Feb
An Alzheimer's Drug Might Ease Hair-Pulling Disorder
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 28, 2023
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TUESDAY, Feb. 28, 2023 (HealthDay Now) -- A long-established Alzheimer's drug can help people with a disorder that causes them to compulsively pull at their hair or pick at their skin, a new clinical trial has concluded.
Memantine considerably improved symptoms in 3 out ...
20 Oct
Use of Hair Straighteners Tied to Doubling of Risk for Uterine Cancer
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- October 20, 2022
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Women who regularly use chemical hair straighteners may be more prone to developing uterine cancer, a new large government study suggests.
The study, which followed nearly 3...
25 Apr
Hair of the Dog: A Quick, Painless Stress Test for Pooches
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 25, 2022
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The strange smells and sounds at an animal shelter can stress out even the most placid pup, and invasive tests to see if they need medicine to calm down only add to the anxiety.
10 Mar
No Sign Common Steroid Spironolactone Can Cause Cancer: Study
- March 10, 2022
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The often-used steroid spironolactone is not linked to any increased risk of a range of common cancers, according to a new study.
The synthetic steroid is routinely used to manage heart failure, high blood pressure and edema, and also used off-label to treat acne, hair l...
24 Dec
Men (Santa Included) Need These Facial Hair Care Tips
- December 24, 2021
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Healthy looking facial hair starts with healthy skin -- even if you're Santa.
The American Academy of Dermatology suggests some tips to prevent dandruff,
19 Sep
Using a Hair Removal Gel or Cream? Here's How to Do It Safely
- September 19, 2021
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When hair sprouts where you don't want it, you can always shave, but other ways to remove unwanted body hair can last longer.
The downside: Chemical hair removers can cause burning, itching or redness.
"Hair removal creams, lotions and gels are quick and easy to us...