We style it to suit our self-image, spending around $100 billion a year globally on its care.“Everyone obsesses about their ...

The most oft-quoted average rate of human hair growth is 6 inches (15 centimeters) per year. However, the majority of studies ...

It still does require a growth medium, though – and scientists have recently created a better such medium, derived from discarded human hair.

Researchers have shown that serotonin directly stimulates dermal papilla cells and promotes hair growth in lab-grown hair ...

Many people with thinning hair turn to minoxidil., commonly sold under the brand name Rogaine. But if it doesn’t seem to be working, one doctor has some tips for getting better results.

Scientists have created a more efficient and controlled way to produce lab-grown inner ear hair cells than current methods ...

Infants Grow Excessive Body Hair in Outbreak of 'Werewolf Syndrome' Researchers believe the children were exposed to topical minoxidil, a hair-growth medication, used by caregivers ...

Discover why humans have long scalp hair, how it evolved, and the genetic reasons behind this uniquely human trait.

A China-based study found that intermittent fasting reduces hair growth in both animals and humans due to stress on hair follicles. Dermatologist Dr. Brendan Camp discusses the research.

Based on their findings, Le and his team believe keeping the stem cells active to ensure the follicle has adequate supply for hair growth could, with further research, offer a new way to combat hair ...

A protein secreted by seemingly dormant cells in skin moles causes hair to grow again. That’s a big—and potentially useful—surprise.

Facial hair is a natural part of human biology, but for many women, unwanted hair growth on the face can be a source of concern.