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Five Tips for Reducing Razor Burn

Simple steps to prevent razor burn and irritation

Man in field about to shave his beard without getting razor burn

Hair and How It Changes During and After Pregnancy

Hair growth during and after pregnancy

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What Causes White Spots on Fingernails

White spots on fingernails may be indicative of other health problems

White spots on fingernail

9 Important Nail Symptoms You Need to Know

Nail health can be linked to overall health

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Black Nail Streaks: Causes and When to Worry

Black streaks on fingernails may be indicative of other health problems

Longutidinal melanonychia on the thumb

Nutritional Deficiencies and Nail Diseases

Learn about the influence of minerals and vitamins on nail health

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How Does the Circadian Rhythm Affect Hair Growth?

Hair has natural resting and growth cycles

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

The science behind epigenetics and hair growth

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Skin Physics Spotlight: How Does Laser Hair Reduction Work?

Lasers are effective at reducing hair when chosen for the right people

Woman sitting on rocks in front of ocean with hairless armpits and smooth hairless legs

Science of Dry Shampoo: The Dirty Details

What is in your dry shampoo?

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The Effects of Different Manicures on Nail Health

What to watch out for when getting a manicure

Red nail polish being applied during a manicure

Spironolactone and Hair Loss

By blocking the action of circulating hormones

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Low-Level Light Therapy for Hair Loss

Low-level light therapy can be used to promote hair growth

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Hair Matters: Emotional Aspects of Hair Loss

Hair loss is a physical and emotional struggle for both men and women.

Woman struggling with hair loss and depression

Five Medical Causes for Hair Loss

Common causes for hair loss among women

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Scalp Cooling to Reduce Chemotherapy Associated Hair Loss

Technology to help reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss

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Health Supplements for Hair Growth

Growth supplements for longer, healthier, more luscious hair

woman with healthy long and curly hair

Traditional Chinese Medicine Approach to Nail Health

Nail health in Traditional Chinese Medicine depends on the harmony of the entire body, especially the liver

nail health TCM perspective

Alopecia Areata Affects More Than Hair

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Perspective on Nail Health

Chinese Medicine Basics

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has several approaches to dealing with nail health

asian woman with healthy nails standing in parking lot

Alopecia Areata and Nail Defects

woman running hand through hair

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.

nail streaks indicating melanoma

Diffuse Hair Loss: The Hair Cycle, Causes, and Treatments

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