A new way to beat back the bald? While over 80% of men and nearly half of women experience significant hair loss, going bald isn’t completely inevitable. One of the most popular treatments, Rogaine, is proven to stimulate follicles. Recent research finds that adding an extra ingredient to the over-the-counter foam can give tresses a … Read more
Let’s face it: For many of us, the hardest part of skincare isn’t the routine — it’s the bill. Now, some employers are stepping in with a first-of-its-kind benefit that aims to make preventive skin health and wellness services more accessible. From skin cancer screenings and acne treatments to Botox, facials and medical-grade beauty products, … Read more
Without testosterone, Shannon Gonzalez insists she’d probably be divorced. In 2021, her hair was falling out — and her libido was “in the toilet.” She had recently entered medically induced menopause, which unleashed a torrent of symptoms that rocked her career, strained her marriage and shook her sense of self. “Who is this person? I … Read more
Pump the brakes! As fitfluencers push powerlifting, weight training and “whatever it takes” to get toned, more women are turning to steroids to beef up their bods. Research suggests that about 4% of women have used anabolic steroids at least once, up from 1.6% a decade ago. There are certainly benefits of strength training for … Read more
Trying to fix a thinning mane? It’s a hairy situation. More than 80% of men and nearly half of women in the US will face some form of hair loss in their lifetime, and thousands of companies are hawking pricey products promising to restore those luscious locks. But whether they really work isn’t always cut … Read more
Hair today, gone — and gray — tomorrow. More than 80 million people deal with hair loss, making prevention and growth a major industry. But while some causes are genetic and tough to head off, at least one threat to your luscious mane is within your control — and if you don’t avoid it, you’re … Read more
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