In a recent interview in the New York Times, Angela Christiano, an associate professor of dermatology and genetics at Columbia University, discusses her hair loss research. Christiano became interested in the alopecia areata after noticing her first bald spots at…
Researchers may have uncovered the genetic basis for one of the most commons causes of hair loss. Alopecia areata, a common autoimmune skin disease that results in hair loss on the scalp and elsewhere, is to blame for 5.3 million…
Women experiencing hair loss often suffer in silence. Rather than altering their hairstyles or experimenting with hats, a visit to the dermatologist may be in order. “Sometimes women experiencing hair loss think they should stop washing, coloring or perming their…
A new review of existing research offers little comfort to those losing their hair. Patients who are afflicted by the condition known as alopecia areata – a patchy form of hair loss – should understand that there is no reliable,…
New research at the University of Granada advises patients to visit the dentist if they notice localized hair loss, in order to receive a careful examination of their oral health. Alopecia areata, believed to be an auto-immune disease, causes one…
Researchers at Israel Institute of Technology have identified a key factor in the cause of alopecia areata, an emotionally challenging hair loss disorder with no cure. Their study suggests that future treatments could involve desensitizing the body’s immune system to…