Alopecia areata equally affects men and women, usually at age 20-40 years. The lifetime risk of alopecia areata expression in the general population has been estimated to be 1.7%. [19] The disease ...

If you’ve started to notice the early signs of hair loss, it’s easy to wonder what’s causing you to shed hair. Telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia are two common forms of hair loss. One causes ...

Losing hair in your mid-20s seems more than a little unfair in life, doesn’t it? In our 20s, women usually expect to flaunt ...

Black women with alopecia often struggle between concealing their hair loss and protecting their fragile scalps, all while seeking to express their cultural identity and build self-confidence. A ...

The kidneys play a critical role in filtering toxins, balancing electrolytes, and maintaining overall metabolic homeostasis. When kidney function declines, waste products like urea and creatinine ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD. Perimenopause (the transitional phase leading up to menopause) is a natural part of aging in women. During this time, hormonal fluctuations can ...