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Thinning, shedding, chin hairs and ingrowns. What’s hormonal, what’s not, and what works.
HairChecklist
Microblading and permanent brow makeup are popular fixes for sparse brows. But brow loss after menopause can be an early sign of a scarring hair loss condition, and tattoo inks carry their own risks. Here is what to check first.
HairGuide
An underactive thyroid is one of the medical causes of dry, thinning hair, and it's more common in women and after 60. Many women take biotin for their hair before getting tested, but high doses can cause false results on some lab tests, including thyroid tests. Here is what to know.
HairMyth buster
Selenium shows up in hair, skin and nail blends, multivitamins and thyroid formulas, and Brazil nuts are packed with it. Too much over time can cause the very thing you're trying to fix: hair loss and brittle nails. Here is how to add up your intake from every source.
HairField notes
Organize adhesive details for a professional assessment without deciding the cause yourself.
HairChecklist
Store-bought 5% minoxidil foam for women is meant for gradual thinning on top of the scalp with a family pattern. The label says not to use it for sudden or patchy loss, or when you don't know the cause, and to give it up to 6 months. Here is what else the box says.
HairThe short version
A sudden dense mass of entangled hair needs a care discussion that includes the scalp underneath.
HairExplainer
Several aerosol dry shampoos were recalled in 2021 and 2022 after testing found benzene from the spray propellant. Here is what the companies reported, how to check a can, and what to use instead.
HairQ&A
Get the product name and ingredient information before deciding on an appointment.
HairThe short version
Bring product and medicine names into the conversation before arranging facial hair removal.
HairExplainer
Understand the term in your assessment notes before choosing a treatment for material around a hair shaft.
HairWhat to expect
Ask your surgical team how shedding fits your assessed recovery and which changes need prompt contact.
HairConversation script
Smoothing treatments promise months of frizz-free hair. Many release formaldehyde gas when the flat iron goes over them, even some labeled formaldehyde-free. Here is what to ask before you book.
