Male pattern balding (androgenetic alopecia) can be many things – annoying, unsettling, discouraging – but one thing it’s not is unpredictable. As the name suggests, male pattern hair loss progresses in a predictable manner. It first shows up along the hairline, which may gradually take on an ‘M’ shape at the widow’s peak. Eventually, the … Continued
If you’ve been losing large amounts of hair and suspect it may be due to alopecia, you’re not alone. The term “alopecia” gets nearly 246,000 searches on Google each month. Alopecia is a broad term that encompasses 6 types of hair loss. The types are alopecia areata, traction alopecia, retrograde alopecia, androgenic alopecia, alopecia totalis, … Continued
The Saw Palmetto tree (Serenoa repens) dots landscapes across the Southern United States, from Florida to California. Their distinctive spikey leaves bend in the breeze like giant fans, while their trunks can grow up to ten feet tall. This hearty palm has been useful to humans for hundreds of years – for basket weaving, oil … Continued
Written by the Bosley Editorial Team Reviewed by Dr. Ken Washenik, M.D., Ph.D The COVID-19 pandemic (and more recently the omicron variant) has given us plenty to worry about. Between stay-at-home orders, mask mandates, and social distancing, we’ve done everything we can to avoid getting sick or infecting others with the highly contagious coronavirus. The … Continued
Hormones are powerful stuff. You can blame them for your more rebellious teenage behavior (and the cringe-worthy ways you tried to impress your crush) — but many people don’t realize that the effects of hormones continue well into adulthood. In fact, a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) might be the reason you’re experiencing hair loss now. … Continued
Dr. Maxfield and Dr. Shah are physicians who specialize in skincare, nail care and hair care. They bring their experience to YouTube and have partnered with Bosley® to create the ultimate guide for hair loss. Note: Dr. Maxfield and Dr. Shah are not affiliated or employed by Bosley or Bosley Medical Group. The following is … Continued
Summer welcomes us to cook-outs, ice pops, pool parties, and other ways to escape the heat. But Summer could also bring a change to your hair’s growth cycle. If you didn’t know already, it’s completely normal for you to shed between 50-100 hair follicles every day. However, research suggests some people may notice an increase … Continued
Meet Jerry Jerry is an entertainer and musician. Jerry had Class 3 hair loss and came to Bosley to restore his hairline, his image and his confidence on and off the stage. “I have been in show business my whole life. I have toured with big artists like Ricky Martin, Mark Anthony, and I work … Continued
Meet Grant. Grant is a college student that started noticing his hair loss early in life, at the age of 17. He went to Bosley to get his confidence back! “I started noticing my hair loss when I was about 17 years old. That was pretty young for somebody to lose their hair. It is … Continued
Meet Delaina Delaina is an entertainer. She felt like she was hiding a secret from everyone. Deliana came to Bosley after trying pretty much “everything”. “I’m going to be honest. I was hiding a secret. I loved wearing braids. What I didn’t realize was I was damaging my hairline. It wasn’t until I started wearing … Continued