It’s a follicle fiasco. Women are flooding social media with warnings about one of today’s trendiest drinks, sharing horror stories of sudden hair loss they say began after they started drinking it regularly. Could the viral “Gen Z green juice,” praised for its health benefits, really be sabotaging your strands? The Post asked two registered … Read more
A cure for baldness could be on the horizon. Researchers from Taiwan University say they have discovered a serum that could potentially regrow hair in just 20 days. The study, published in the journal Cell Metabolism, showed that fat cells under the skin can restart hair growth. The researchers used mouse skin samples to monitor changes to … Read more
How far would you go for a full head of luscious locks? Alex Finken (@iam.thats.a.bad.idea) coughed up $17,500 for a hair transplant in hopes of reclaiming his confidence. But the next day, he woke up with severe swelling that made him look more like Humpty Dumpty than a heartthrob. “Some people look OK with it, … Read more
Balding might bruise your ego — but your hair-loss fix could be messing with your mind. New research out of Israel suggests that patients using a popular drug for male pattern baldness face a significantly higher risk of mood disorders and suicidal thoughts compared to those who don’t. “The evidence is no longer anecdotal,” Dr. … Read more
What’s in your cup might be working against what’s on your head. A sweeping new scientific review suggests that two of America’s favorite beverages may be quietly sabotaging your scalp — fueling hair loss and premature graying from the inside out. But before you pour your drink down the drain, there’s hope: a simple, widely … Read more
Your greasy hair might be trying to tell you something — and it’s not necessarily that you’re overdue for a shower. “An oily scalp can be a symptom of androgenetic alopecia,” AKA the dreaded pattern baldness, Sophia Emmanuel, a trichologist and cosmetologist, told The Post. This follicle foe is no joke, affecting some 50 million … Read more
Is your wallet getting as thin as your hair thanks to pricey pills and potions promising to save your strands? You’re not alone. In the US, more than 80% of men and nearly half of women will face significant hair loss in their lifetime, fueling a multi-billion-dollar industry selling quick fixes that don’t always work. … Read more
This woeful wig maker tangled with the wrong woman. After completing four rounds of chemotherapy, Corrina Walters, a resident of Lancashire currently battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), set out to purchase a wig to help contend with the loss of her hair, and “gain some confidence and pride in [her] appearance again,” she wrote in … Read more
Seeing a bit more of your scalp these days? According to NYU Langone, more than 80% of men and nearly half of women experience hair loss at some point in their lives. But with so much info out there, figuring out which remedies are most effective — and navigating potential side effects — can be tough. … Read more
It’s the bald truth. Researchers at San Carlos Clinical Hospital in Madrid have developed a cure for androgenetic alopecia, commonly known as pattern hair loss. An estimated 80 million Americans — 50 million men and 30 million women — experience some form of alopecia, although it affects women differently than men. Researchers at San Carlos … Read more
It might be a man’s world, but women are losing their locks too. Now there’s a sweet way to fight back: Telehealth company Hims & Hers just launched the first-ever clinically proven prescription hair growth gummy made specifically for women battling chronic hair loss, and they promise they’ve got the FDA to back up what’s … Read more
Side effects from GLP-1s can vary, but one lesser-known reported outcome of the popular weight-loss medications is hair loss or thinning. Some hairstylists have confirmed an uptick in clients who complain about losing hair while on weight-loss journeys. This includes Ashley DiMatteo, owner of Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge in Westchester, New York, and Briana Delvecchio, a color … Read more
Josh Duhamel is turning back the clock — with a little help from modern medicine. The “Transformers” star, 52, says he’s got the same energy he had in his 20s, but admits he’s kept quiet about what’s really been powering his second wind. Now, with the launch of his new wellness brand, Duhamel is finally … Read more
A bestselling author has shared a heartbreaking story about how a popular hair loss drug led to the demise of her ex-husband’s sexual function — and their marriage. Speaking recently on the podcast “Moral Medicine,” Thammika Songkaeo said she noticed they had no love life to speak of while they were still dating. Her then-boyfriend … Read more
For those with a hair care routine, a brush is an essential tool for daily upkeep — but brushing hair while it’s wet could cause more harm than good. The common habit could permanently weaken hair at a “molecular level,” according to Dr. Mehmet Erdogan, co-founder and hair transplant surgeon at Smile Hair Clinic in Istanbul. … Read more
Americans are jumping for jabs. Surveys show at least one in eight US adults have given GLP-1s drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy a shot, with 6% currently taking them. The miracle meds have been linked to a host of health benefits beyond diabetes management and weight loss, from staving off Alzheimer’s and curbing addiction to … Read more
They don’t want toupee for hair transplants. Balding millennial men are nixing pricey trips to Turkey — preferring to rock retro rugs instead. Reverting back to the wiggy ways of their forefathers, 30-somethings with receding hairlines are resurrecting the once-démodé toupee — in a comeback of John Travolta-like proportions. Millennial men with hair loss are reviving the … Read more
He’s about to make the best mistake of his life. Greg Grunberg — known for his roles on hit shows like “Felicity” and “Heroes” — has addressed the concerns over his balding appearance, revealing the shocking reason behind his new look. “First of all, I want to thank everybody who’s like asking if I’m okay, you know, … Read more
The FDA issued a public alert on Tuesday concerning generic versions of a widely-used hair loss drug that is frequently distributed by popular telehealth brands like Hims and Keeps. The agency cited 32 reports of adverse events that involved compounded topical finasteride products, which are “potentially putting consumers at risk.” These events include “erectile dysfunction, … Read more
Roughly two-thirds of American men will experience some degree of hair loss by age 35 — and Perez Hilton is no exception. The infamously sharp-tongued gossip guru has undergone three hair transplants in his quest to reclaim his once-lush locks, and said public opinion surrounding the procedure has shifted dramatically since his first time under … Read more