ScienceDaily: Hair Loss News
Sat, 17 May 2008 04:05:01 EDT

Studies Don't Support Common Treatments For Patchy Hair Loss
If clumps of your hair start to fall out from a common form of baldness, a new review of existing research unfortunately offers little comfort. Patients who are afflicted by the condition known as alopecia areata -- patchy hair loss -- should understand that there is no reliable, safe, effective, long-term treatment.
Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:00:00 EDT

Getting To The Roots Of Hair Loss
Scientists have identified a gene that is responsible for a rare hereditary form of hair loss. The newly identified receptor plays a role in hair growth. Researchers now hope that their research findings will lead to new therapies that will work with various forms of hair loss.
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:00:00 EST

Developing A Bald Patch? It Could Be A Hidden Tooth Infection
There is a close relationship between infection outbreaks on teeth and the presence of one type of hair loss. It starts with bald patches on the scalp, and sometimes elsewhere on the body. Researchers advise to going to the dentist when patients notice localized hair loss in order to have their oral health carefully examined.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST

Asian Men Who Smoke May Have Increased Risk For Hair Loss
Smoking may be associated with age-related hair loss among Asian men, according to a new report. The men's risk for hair loss increased with advancing age, but remained lower than the average risk among white men.
Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:00:00 EST

Genes In Human Inner Ear Cells Restored
Researchers have discovered a way to transfer genes, which they hope will restore hearing, into diseased tissue of the human inner ear. This important step brings scientists closer to curing genetic or acquired hearing loss.
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:00:00 EDT