Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases: News and Research on Hair Diseases

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Having a bad hair day? My new research might help

Think about the last time you looked in the mirror and sighed at the sight of your hair. Maybe it was frizzing, flattening, graying, thinning or simply refusing to do what you wanted. For many people, hair comes with a running ...

Some hair loss in men is linked to weight loss drug use

Men already genetically at risk for the most common form of hair loss have a 7% added risk of losing their hair if they use drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound for type 2 diabetes and obesity, a new study shows.

Expert shares practical tips for treating hair loss

Hair loss is often caused by a combination of heredity and aging, says Dr. Dawn Davis, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist. Treatments that may slow that type of hair loss and help regrow hair, including over-the-counter therapies ...

GLP-1 diabetes drugs linked to up to 68% higher hair loss risk

The use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity is associated with an increased risk of hair loss (alopecia) in adults with type 2 diabetes, a study published by The BMJ finds. ...

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