"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether your hair loss is due to genetics, high-tension hairstyles, or a particularly stressful time in ...

Hair genetics can come from either parent, and multiple genes can determine hair traits, such as color, texture, and growth. Genes can also affect hair loss. Although it can run in families, this is ...

Orangutans, mice, and horses are covered with it, but humans aren't. Why we have significantly less body hair than most other mammals has long remained a mystery. But a first-of-its-kind comparison of ...

A missense variant in WNT10A detected by a recent genome-wide association study (GWAS) in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) suggested that drug-development efforts should target hair follicle biology, ...

Hair thinning is a common concern for many individuals, affecting both men and women of various ages. While some level of ...

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Hair grows in four distinct stages. The final stage involves the shedding of old hair, making room for new hair growth. Certain conditions can disrupt these stages. The growth and loss of hair may ...