The evolution of pattern hair loss – androgenetic alopecia in humans
Call it what you will, androgenetic alopecia, androgenic alopecia, pattern hair loss, or pattern baldness, it has been a part of the human race for…
Tag: Human Evolution
Do humans have episodes of seasonal hair shedding
The enigma of human evolution is characterized by the reduction of body hair, with thick hair persisting primarily on the scalp, axilla, pubic region, and…
What is the oldest known human hair?
Research has fascinatingly uncoiled the trail to the oldest known human hair, with a landmark discovery in Gladysvale cave, South Africa. Researchers have found fossil…
There’s Something Fishy about Hair Follicle Evolution
Despite their dissimilarities, hair and fish scales – both integral vertebrate appendages – share a striking correlation in their evolutionary journey. At the core of…
The hair-itage of mankind: how our ancestors’ lifestyles influenced human hair biology
The complex tapestry of human evolution is significantly interwoven with physical attributes, where hair biology plays a pivotal role. Hair is a remarkable biological feature…