Some not-so-fun facts: In February 2021, The New York Times reported that Google searches for hair loss increased 8% percent in the prior 12 months, and that doctors were reporting an uptick in patients dealing with stress-triggered hair loss (1). All are intended to address the various factors that could affect hair growth and hair loss, from the hormonal to the environmental, and all are scientifically backed. The Mayo Clinic notes that while hair thinning is often normal, it may be worth talking to a doctor about—full-body hair loss, patches of scaling, sudden or patchy hair loss, or more hair loss can usual can all be signs of an underlying medical condition (2). The hair follicle requires energy for hair growth—and cellular metabolism provides that energy. Dr. Kogan discussed specific mechanisms by which these factors caused hair thinning, the gut-brain-hair axis, and more.

Source: New York Times October 27, 2021 14:38 UTC