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Hair and Nails

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Hair is an important part of identity, beauty, and confidence. Read articles on hair related topics that span wellness to dermatology.

Five Tips for Reducing Razor Burn

Hair
Simple steps to prevent razor burn and irritation
Joseph Alban, MS LAc
Man in field about to shave his beard without getting razor burn

Hair and How It Changes During and After Pregnancy

Hair
Hair growth during and after pregnancy
Megha Trivedi, MDJenny Murase, MD
​Woman with long black silky hair tied with a bow wearing a long blue and white floral dress

How Does the Circadian Rhythm Affect Hair Growth?

Hair
​Hair has natural resting and growth cycles
Stephanie Wong
Tired girl sleeping face down on bed with hair spread everywhere

Genes That Control Hair Growth: How Can They Be Changed?

Hair
The science behind epigenetics and hair growth
Elizabeth Usedom, MD
Three women with long hair standing next to each other

Science of Dry Shampoo: The Dirty Details

Hair
What is in your dry shampoo?
Megan O'Connor
Woman with her curly brown hair blowing in the wind
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What Causes White Spots on Fingernails

Nails
White spots on fingernails may be indicative of other health problems
Hannah Yan
White spots on fingernail

9 Important Nail Symptoms You Need to Know

Nails
Nail health can be linked to overall health
Megan O'Connor
holding feather with nail symptoms

Black Nail Streaks: Causes and When to Worry

Nails
Black streaks on fingernails may be indicative of other health problems
Rebecca Quinonez
Longutidinal melanonychia on the thumb

Nutritional Deficiencies and Nail Diseases

Nails
​Learn about the influence of minerals and vitamins on nail health
Alexandra Vaughn, MD
Woman with red manicured nails drinking tea for nutrition

The Effects of Different Manicures on Nail Health

Nails
What to watch out for when getting a manicure
Elizabeth Usedom, MD
Red nail polish being applied during a manicure
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