scalp

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Finasteride works by targeting hormones involved in follicle shrinkage, while minoxidil is commonly used on the scalp to encourage growth.

From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026

She says much of the work has focused on male hair loss, partly because men are more likely to get hair transplant surgery, which has made scalp samples easier to access for scientists.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Inside, there are stations of SPF lotions, rows of toner pads and scanners that purport to analyze skin and scalp health.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Every morning I tell myself that I am not a middle-aged man as I do a comb-over to conceal my scalp.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Ella loved tracing her fingers over it when Gran let her oil her scalp, surprised at how it constantly changed—a new bud here, a new flower there as her grandmother used her skills.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton