PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- About 2% of Americans have alopecia. That's roughly 7 million people. While it doesn't make people sick physically, it can be emotionally distressing. On Instagram in December ...

Getting a diagnosis is key since there are different causes for the problem calling for different treatments. Here's what to ...

Simon Spichak finished his MSc at University College Cork, where he studied the interactions between the microbes in the gut and the brain. He became interested in science communication during his ...

A new treatment for severe alopecia got the Food and Drug Administration’s stamp of approval on June 23. The drug, which is called Litfulo (with the generic name ritlecitinib), is the first and only ...

Noticed more strands in your hair brush or shower drain lately? Or maybe you've spotted sparse spots on your scalp. Unfortunately, many of us experience at least some degree of hair loss as the we age ...

Living withalopecia areata (AA), an incurable, sometimes-lifelong form of hair loss, can bring about significant emotional distress. Alopecia areata can be absolutely devastating for patients and ...

If you have alopecia areata, you’re probably curious about whether hair loss products can improve the condition. In short, it depends on the product. But before you choose any, it’s a good idea to ...

You don’t have to settle for patchy eyebrows and sparse lashes. These cosmetic treatments can help when hair loss affects your face. Hair loss due to alopecia can be discouraging. It impacts not only ...

Jada Pinkett Smith’s hair loss condition played a major role in an incident at the Oscars. Here’s what we know about it. By Melinda Wenner Moyer Last night at the Oscars, Will Smith slapped Chris Rock ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about retail and the forces that are redefining shopping. It was the slap heard around the world. Will Smith’s defense at ...