Higher Fetal Cortisol Levels Linked to Sleep Onset Delays
INDIANAPOLIS — Higher levels of neonatal hair cortisol, a measure of fetal cortisol production in the third trimester, may have a negative effect on sleep health among infants, according to a longitudinal study. Among 70 infants in the Care Project study, greater neonatal hair cortisol levels at birth predicted longer sleep onset latency at 7 […]
Another Win for a JAK Inhibitor in Alopecia Areata
NEW ORLEANS — Patients with severe alopecia areata had dramatic hair regrowth at 6 months with an investigational Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, according to a study reported here. Almost 40% of patients had at least 80% scalp coverage with the higher of two doses of the JAK 1/2 inhibitor deuruxolitinib (CTP-543), including 35% who had […]
Why Are People Eating Oranges In The Shower On TikTok?
From hair masks to cold rinses, people incorporate many different shower rituals into their routines. But a particularly interesting one that’s caught hold on social media is eating an orange in the shower. The concept is simple: Turn on your shower, grab an orange, get in and start peeling and eating the fruit, enjoying all […]
Tear-free hair brushing? All you need is math: Researchers develop a mathematical understanding of detangling that could be used for textile manufacturing, robotic hairdressers
As anyone who has ever had to brush long hair knows, knots are a nightmare. But with enough experience, most learn the tricks of detangling with the least amount of pain — start at the bottom, work your way up to the scalp with short, gentle brushes, and apply detangler when necessary. L. Mahadevan, the […]
Dramatic, Durable Hair Growth With Oral JAK Inhibitor
BOSTON — An oral Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor produced significant, durable hair growth, including scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes in patients with severe alopecia areata, according to long-term data from two randomized trials. Almost 40% of patients achieved a Severity of Alopecia Tool (SALT) score ≤20 (total percentage of hair loss) at 52 weeks with a […]
33 Incredibly Easy Ways To Get Healthier Hair
33 Incredibly Easy Ways To Get Healthier Hair | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Style & Beauty. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how you can get your hair to feel its healthiest but have no idea where to begin, then […]