Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Functions of Muscle Surrounding Hair Follicles That Cause Hair Regression

MEDIA ADVISORY UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL 11:00AM ET, MONDAY, JANUARY 30, 2023 Paper Title: Progenitor-derived endothelin controls dermal sheath contraction for hair follicle regression Journal: Nature Cell Biology (January 30, 2023) Authors: Michael Rendl, MD, Professor of Cell, Developmental and Regenerative Biology,…

Chula Develops a Proven Formula to Combat Hair Loss and Baldness from Mangrove Trees

Chula’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science has developed its very own “Mangrove–Tree (Samae–Talay) extract treatment for hair loss and baldness problem” which received the Innovation Award 2021 in Chemical Science and Pharmacy (Very Good Level) from the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), and is expected to hit the market this year.

Hair Loss Drug Spironolactone May Be Safe for Use in Breast Cancer Survivors

Researchers at the George Washington University have found that the hair loss drug spironolactone is not associated with increased risk of female breast cancer recurrence and may be safe to treat female pattern hair loss in breast cancer survivors. Their findings are published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.

Seven Hackensack Meridian Health Cancer Treatment Centers Now Offering Innovative Scalp Cooling Treatment to Prevent Hair Loss from Chemotherapy

Hair loss during chemotherapy — also called chemotherapy-induced alopecia — is a common side effect that can have a negative emotional and psychological impact, resulting in depression, stress, loss of self-esteem and loss of privacy. Fear of hair loss can also cause some patients to reject chemotherapy treatment. The Paxman Scalp Cooling System can help.

HOW TO PREVENT HAIR DAMAGE FROM A WEAVE OR EXTENSIONS

For many women, wearing a weave or extensions is a great way to switch up their hairstyle, adding length, volume and even color. However, while these hairstyles offer a range of possibilities, dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology say wearing them can damage your natural hair and even cause hair loss if proper precautions and care are not taken.