Losing your hair is a situation that seems to be universally considered to absolutely stink. Unsurprisingly, humans have been trying all sorts of weird stuff to combat hair loss for millennia, but we’re only just now starting to get a handle on it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join neuroscientist David Eagleman on his new podcast "Inner Cosmos" to learn about the relationship between our brains and experiences, tackling unusual questions such as creating new senses for humans.
In this podcast, the speaker talks about how hair grows and the natural order of hair falling out. He also discusses the percentage of hair that is in the "catagen" phase at any given time.
Caucasian and African American men are the two dominant groups for hair loss. Nevertheless, white men lose their hair more than any other group, while hair loss in younger Asian men, particularly in China, Korea, and Japan, has increased due to their unhealthy lifestyle.
Alopecia is a term that refers to different kinds of hair loss. Alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition in which the body attacks hair follicles, is one type of alopecia.
Despite being crucial for the development of pubic and armpit hair during puberty, dihydrotestosterone (DHT) accumulation in the scalp can lead to hair loss later in life. This paradox highlights the complex role of hormones in hair growth and maintenance.
This podcast discusses the progression of hair loss in men and how different hairstyles can affect the appearance of a receding hairline.
In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of having the confidence to embrace change, whether it's shaving your head, getting hair plugs, or taking on new career challenges.
In this podcast, the host explores the connection between our brains and experiences through answering unconventional questions like whether time slows down during a car accident. The host also touches on male pattern baldness and how it can run in families.
Your hair is affected by various factors, including fluctuations, sudden changes, and baldness myths, and even court eunuchs supposedly have nice hair, according to this podcast.
Both Minoxidil and Finasteride are medications used to treat hair loss by enlarging blood vessels and hair follicles. However, they must be used continually for maintenance.
Stem cells are being used to grow body parts like ears and hair by shaping the scaffold models and allowing the stem cells to grow into the right shape, specially designed using plug-like rows for extracting those stem cells, which are then grown into new follicles in the lab.
The hosts discuss topics related to genetics, including the role of genetics in accidents, the perception of bald men, and how genetic differences are controlled in studies.
Join David Eagleman for his new podcast, Inner Cosmos, where he explores the link between our brain and our experiences by answering unique questions such as if we can create new senses for humans.