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New scientific studies on hair growth and hair loss, explained clearly.

Mother discussing minoxidil for childhood hair loss with a dermatologist in a UK consulting room

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Minoxidil for children: expert guidance sets out evidence gaps

New expert recommendations offer a framework for treating childhood hair loss, while highlighting unanswered questions about oral minoxidil’s benefits and long-term safety.

7 October 2026 · 6 min read

Stressed woman with early grey hair working late at her kitchen table

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Does stress cause grey hair? What the research shows

Research links stress with changes in hair pigment, but questions remain about who is affected and whether lost colour can return.

7 October 2026 · 5 min read

Young man checking his receding hairline for early male pattern baldness in a bathroom mirror

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Early male pattern baldness: study explores family PCOS link

A research review links male relatives of women with PCOS to modestly higher rates of baldness, raising questions about shared inherited risks.

7 October 2026 · 5 min read