The Bald Report: Weekly hair loss and hair restoration news

Happy Monday, fellow bald-folk. And what a happy Monday it is! Sources say that doctors have stumbled upon the gene for  hair loss. Strike the drum! Strum the harp! That's exciting. Now we must remain patient and see if this ever pans out for us.

Baldness gene—Scientists identified a gene that is directly related to two types of hair loss. It's believed that this will lead to more effective treatments in the future.

Oily hair—This article from the Canadian press offers some insight on what causes oily hair, and some ways that you can manage it.

The bald. The brave—A South Korean soldier has been granted government subsidies after he suffered hair loss as a result of stressful service in the army.

Donating hair for what?—An article from Vermont's Times Argus revealed that up to 80 percent of hair donated to wig-making charities goes to waste.