Hair and Aging

November 2016 in “ PubMed ”

G. A. Turner, Ranjit Bhogal

androgenic alopecia hair diameter hair density diminished pigmentation blast drying heat straightening perming coloring

TLDR Hair becomes thinner, grayer, and may fall out more as people get older, and styling habits can worsen these effects.

The review "Hair and Aging" from 2016 discussed the changes that occur in hair as individuals age. The authors noted that hair is in its peak condition at around 30 years of age, after which there are gradual changes. These changes include a reduction in hair diameter and density, the potential development of androgenic alopecia, and diminished pigmentation. These changes can have a significant psychological impact. The review also highlighted that these age-related changes can be exacerbated by practices such as blast drying, heat straightening, perming, and coloring. The authors discussed the impact of these changes on hair styling and the potential interventions that individuals might undertake to address these issues.

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November 2016 in “PubMed”

Hair becomes thinner, grayer, and may fall out more as people get older, and styling habits can worsen these effects.