Hair Loss

Male Pattern Baldness: New Root Cause Found? Researchers Say Discovery Could Lead to New Treatments for Hair Loss in Men WebMD Medical News By Denise Mann Reviewed by Laura J....

Propecia, Proscar: New Sexual Dysfunction Warnings Labels Now Warn of Less Sexual Desire; Ejaculation/Orgasm, Infertility Trouble WebMD Medical News By Daniel J. DeNoon Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD More...

Gene Clue May Spur New Baldness Drugs Mutations in P2RY5 Gene May Boost Hair Loss and Affect Hair Texture WebMD Medical News By Miranda Hitti Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD...

Banishing Baldness? Scientists Inch Closer to Figuring Out How Hair Grows WebMD Medical News By Kelley Colihan Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD More from WebMD Divorce, Heavy Drinking, Smoking Linked...

Survey: Most Baldness Treatments Don't Work More Than Half of Men Say Hair Loss Treatments Not Effective WebMD Medical News By Denise Mann Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD More...

Scientists Find Possible Genetic Roots of Type of Hair Loss Genetic Finding Could Lead to New Targets for Treatment of Alopecia Areata, Researchers Say WebMD Medical News By Katrina Woznicki...

New Genetic Clues Help Explain Baldness Research on Genetic Defect May Open Up New Treatment Possibilities WebMD Medical News By Jennifer Warner Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD More from...

Braids, Weaves Raise Risk of Hair Loss Hairstyles May Lead to Scarring Hair Loss; African-American Women Hardest Hit WebMD Medical News By Denise Mann Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD...

Robot Hair-Transplant Device Gets FDA Nod Robotic Device Speeds Harvest of Scalp Follicles for Hair Transplant WebMD Medical News By Daniel J. DeNoon Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD More...

Divorce, Heavy Drinking, Smoking Linked to Hair Loss Studies in Twins Highlight New Risk Factors for Hair Loss WebMD Medical News By Brenda Goodman, MA Reviewed by Laura J. Martin,...

Quick Test May Help Spot Male Hair Loss Simple 60-Second Hair Count Test Separates Normal Hair Loss From Male Pattern Baldness WebMD Medical News By Jennifer Warner Reviewed by Louise...

Baldness: 6 New Gene Discoveries 6 Gene Variants Linked to Baldness; Findings May Lead to New Treatments WebMD Medical News By Miranda Hitti Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD More from...

Some hairstyles favored by African-American women including tight braids and weaves may increase their risk of developing an irreversible form of scarring hair loss, according to a new study.

A genetic defect in the way hair follicle cells develop may play an important role male-pattern baldness and offer an alternative avenue for future treatments.

WebMD talks to experts about the possible causes of hair loss in women.s may be quite different that what causes balding in men.

WebMD talks to experts about the possible causes of hair loss in women.s may be quite different that what causes balding in men.

For women with hair loss, there are many options to improving your appearance. WebMD discusses styles, products, and other ways to make your hair appear thicker.