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
Blood boys. Butthole sunning. Body modifications. There’s no stunt too bizarre for biohackers obsessed with extending their lives — but that doesn’t mean you have to turn yourself into a human guinea pig to get healthy. The Post sat down with Dave Asprey, the self-proclaimed “Father of Biohacking,” to get the inside scoop on the … Read more
Semaglutide medications like Ozempic and Wegovy have exploded in popularity in recent years due to their effectiveness in diabetes control and weight loss. Research has revealed additional benefits beyond those primary uses — but some negative side effects have also emerged. While gastrointestinal issues are the most common side effects, a recent study by the University of … Read more
The cure for baldness has long been a scientific enigma. Yet advanced treatment options and hair-loss clinics have continued to emerge — and researchers are making progress on finding fixes for balding. UCLA scientists recently alerted a “breakthrough” discovery involving a molecule named PP405 that can “waken long-slumbering but undamaged” hair follicles, according to a press release. … Read more
WASHINGTON — The latest trend in treating hair loss may sound familiar — essentially, it’s a repurposed drug first popularized in the 1990s. Back then, TV viewers were inundated with ads for Rogaine, a sticky topical solution that could help treat thinning hair when applied to the scalp. Now dermatologists are increasingly prescribing the drug, … Read more