Hair Loss
Posted on June 26, 2023
You spend a day outside and come home with something you never used to get: a sunburn on your scalp. Your first thought might be that the sun is making your hair fall out, but the more important question may be the opposite. Is your […]
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Posted on June 19, 2023
If you’re wondering whether you’ll lose your hair, someone has probably told you to look at your mother’s father. If Grandpa on Mom’s side kept a full head of hair, you’re safe. If he went bald, you’re next. It makes for an easy family rule. […]
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Posted on May 22, 2023
If you’re taking Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro or Zepbound and suddenly seeing more hair in the shower, on your pillow or in your brush, it is reasonable to wonder whether your weight loss medication is responsible. The answer is more complicated than simply blaming the injection. […]
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Posted on May 16, 2023
If you’re losing your hair, you’ve probably seen Nutrafol everywhere. The advertising is hard to miss, the promises sound appealing, and taking a few capsules every day certainly sounds easier than figuring out why your hair is thinning. But popular doesn’t always mean proven, and […]
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Posted on May 8, 2023
Approximately 95% of hair loss cases in both men and women are caused by genetic factors. It’s inherited from either the mother’s or father’s side of the family and can start as early as in the teenage years. This condition is known as androgenetic alopecia, […]
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Posted on March 28, 2023
Opening Day in Boston means Red Sox fans can finally trade their winter hats for baseball caps, while anyone brave enough to wear a Yankees hat around town may have bigger things to worry about. One concern you can generally take off the list, however, […]
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Posted on March 4, 2021
The last few months our patients have been asking if hair loss can be caused by stress. Many people, including reporters and physicians point to stress as a common cause of losing hair. It is important to remember that 98% of hair loss is caused […]
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