Treating hair loss is multifaceted. Here's what a dermatologist needs you to know.

Jerry Shapiro, MD, discusses strategies for treating patients with scarring and nonscarring alopecia.

Key Takeaways: Wearing ponytails, braids, or other tight hairstyles often may sometimes lead to traction alopecia, a type of hair loss caused by repeated pulling on … ...

Androgenetic alopecia is a common form of hair loss in both men and women—also called male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss. Topical minoxidil is an approved treatment, but it has poor ...

For many, the ultimate solution to baldness is acceptance. Confidence and a stylish, clean-shaven head can be a powerful ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can cause dysfunction in organs well outside the renal system. The skin is one of the organs most commonly affected. CKD is a “chronic inflammatory state, which means it ...

When Keira was diagnosed with alopecia areata at just 2 years old, her mother, Leslie, felt lost and unsure where to turn for support. "It was so isolating and lonely," said Leslie. "I felt desperate ...