Harvard scientists just discovered a major cause of baldness

bgrpro65 avril 03, 2021

We're all different in an endless number of ways. From our height to our eye color, there are things that define who each of us is that often can't be changed. Sure, you can wear thick-bottomed shoes to gain an inch of stature or put in colored contact lenses, but baldness is something that most people just accept as a part of who they are. Hair loss is often hereditary, meaning that it's passed down over generations, but it's not the only cause, and researchers have been working to figure out how we might be able to slow the progress of hair loss or even prevent it with certain interventions.

Now, a new study from the same team of Harvard scientists which found clear links between stress hormones and the premature graying of hair is back with another paper. This one examines the links between stress and hair loss, and the findings could be a big step toward developing treatments that prevent hair loss in certain individuals.