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blonde haired woman parting her hair while standing outdoors

Alopecia Areata Affects More Than Hair

Pearl Doan
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Health Supplements for Hair Growth

Growth supplements for longer, healthier, more luscious hair
Pearl Doan
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Scalp Cooling to Reduce Chemotherapy Associated Hair Loss

Technology to help reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss
Alexandra Vaughn, MD
​Woman with blonde hair and wearing plaid design shirt

Five Medical Causes for Hair Loss

Common causes for hair loss among women
Alexandra Vaughn, MD
Man in field about to shave his beard without getting razor burn

Five Tips for Reducing Razor Burn

Simple steps to prevent razor burn and irritation
Joseph Alban, MS LAc
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Low-Level Light Therapy for Hair Loss

​Low-level light therapy can be used to promote hair growth
Alexandra Vaughn, MD
White spots on fingernail

What Causes White Spots on Fingernails

White spots on fingernails may be indicative of other health problems
Hannah Yan
Nail health in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Nail health in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM)

Nail health in Traditional Chinese Medicine depends on the harmony of the entire body, especially the liver
Kristin Blake, MOM, LAc +1
Red nail polish being applied during a manicure

The Effects of Different Manicures on Nail Health

What to watch out for when getting a manicure
Elizabeth Usedom, MD
holding feather with nail symptoms

9 Important Nail Symptoms You Need to Know

Nail health can be linked to overall health
Megan O'Connor
​Woman with long black silky hair tied with a bow wearing a long blue and white floral dress

Hair and How It Changes During and After Pregnancy

Hair growth during and after pregnancy
Megha Trivedi, MD +1
Nutritional Deficiencies, Vitamins & Nail Diseases | LearnSkin

Nutritional Deficiencies, Vitamins & Nail Diseases | LearnSkin

​Learn about the influence of minerals, Nutritional Deficiencies, Vitamins on Nail Diseases.
Alexandra Vaughn, MD
Tired girl sleeping face down on bed with hair spread everywhere

How Does the Circadian Rhythm Affect Hair Growth?

​Hair has natural resting and growth cycles
Stephanie Wong
Woman sitting on rocks in front of ocean with hairless armpits and smooth hairless legs

Skin Physics Spotlight: How Does Laser Hair Reduction Work?

Lasers are effective at reducing hair when chosen for the right people
Analynne Madrid
woman running hand through hair

Alopecia Areata and Nail Defects

Pearl Doan
Diffuse Hair Loss: Causes, and Treatments

Diffuse Hair Loss: Growth Cycle, Causes, and Treatments

Samantha Tran
Types of Hair: 5 Factors That Determine Your Hair Type

Types of Hair: 5 Factors That Determine Your Hair Type

Genetics influence our hair patterns based on follicle shape and size
Maria Mas
asian woman with healthy nails standing in parking lot

Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective on Nail Health

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has several approaches to dealing with nail health
Kristin Blake, MOM, LAc
nail streaks indicating melanoma

Nail Streaks: A Concern for Melanoma?

It is important for patients and clinicians to be aware of changes in the nail unit and the duration of them, as nail melanoma is a time-sensitive issue that can be treated effectively if diagnosed early.
Rebecca Quinonez
lhx2 gene hair growth

Various Genes That Control Hair Growth

The science behind epigenetics and hair growth
Elizabeth Usedom, MD
Longutidinal melanonychia on the thumb

Black Nail Streaks: Causes and When to Worry

Black streaks on fingernails may be indicative of other health problems
Rebecca Quinonez
Woman standing outside on trail holding black hair looking gloomy

Spironolactone and Hair Loss

By blocking the action of circulating hormones
Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP
Woman struggling with hair loss and depression

Hair Matters: Emotional Aspects of Hair Loss

Hair loss is a physical and emotional struggle for both men and women.
Raja Sivamani, MD MS AP