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University of California, Irvine-led researchers have discovered that a signaling molecule called SCUBE3 potently stimulates hair growth and may offer a therapeutic treatment for androgenetic alopecia, a common form of hair loss in both women and men. The study, published online in Developmental Cell, determined the precise mechanism by which the dermal papilla cells – …
According to a news release, Salk scientists have uncovered an unexpected molecular target of a common treatment for alopecia, a condition in which a person’s immune system attacks their own hair follicles, causing hair loss. The findings, published in Nature Immunology on June 23, 2022, describe how immune cells called regulatory T cells interact with …
There are many factors to consider when optimizing health and wellbeing, yet one of the most important ones often goes unaddressed in conventional medical practice. As functional and integrative specialists know, hormone levels are a crucial parameter to assess as even the slightest shifts within the endocrine system can have significant effects on the entire …
Honey has a long history of use, having been utilized in ancient times for its therapeutic and nutritional value. However, there are varied ways in which honey has been used and a source for controversy in its ability for therapeutic use. While most regard honey as a natural sweetener, honey also plays a role as …
There is no doubt that these days, the use of CBD has increased. There are multiple industries where CBD is being used on a large scale. Individuals are also using CBD for one or for a combination of other benefits that it can provide. These days, it has also been found that the consumption of …
It’s well known that obesity is linked to the development of numerous diseases in humans. Heart disease, diabetes, and other ailments are extremely common in obese individuals. However, it’s not fully clear how body organs specifically deteriorate and lose functionality from chronic obesity. In a recent article published in Nature, a group of researchers from …
Although some people say that baldness is the “new sexy,” for those losing their hair, it can be distressing. An array of over-the-counter remedies are available, but most of them don’t focus on the primary causes: oxidative stress and insufficient circulation. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Nano have designed a preliminary microneedle patch containing cerium …
Legend has it that Marie Antoinette’s hair turned gray overnight just before her beheading in 1791. Though the legend is inaccurate — hair that has already grown out of the follicle does not change color — a new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is the first to offer …
Researchers found that a stress hormone impairs stem cells necessary for hair growth in mice. The findings suggest potential ways to treat hair loss caused by chronic stress. Long-term, or chronic, stress puts people at risk for a variety of health problems. These can include depression and anxiety, as well as problems with digestion and …
If you know what to look for, the reflection of your face in a mirror can reveal signs of a hormone imbalance. Let’s start at the top to see what you might find. If you are losing hair at the crown of your head, you might have a thyroid deficiency. Thyroid hormone affects the thickness …