Thinning hair can feel like a gradual loss of confidence. Whether it's stress, hormones, genetics, or over-styling, the ...

For exceptionally long hair, such as that of Qiuping, the matrix cells would have to undergo over 11,000 divisions over more than 30 years! “Hair follicle is like a biological 3D printer. Based on the ...

Gaboardi recommends seeking professional care before self-medicating or spending on at-home treatments: "One should see an expert if they are experiencing a lot more hair loss while brushing and ...

If you're wondering what causes acne, it might not be so simple. A new study found the shape of your hair follicle could be responsible. If you’ve been dealing with acne, you’ve probably tried ...

“Usually the hair is protected by the follicle [and] the rest of your body doesn’t see it… then it comes out of the skin, and it’s not in your body technically anymore,” she said.

Kopelman tells us that hair can grow back after thinning as long as the follicle is still active and healthy. If the follicle is damaged, scarred or shrunk, it’s less likely to regrow hair.