Why is My Hair Thinning? Understanding Hormones, Nutrition and Hair Loss Treatments

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Episode 412 - On Air with Ella

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"Hair is a very emotional organ." - Dr. Alan Bauman

Hair Loss in Women & Men: Hormones, Nutrition, and Expert Tips for Healthy Hair

Is your hair thinning? You're not alone!

Dr. Alan Bauman, a leading hair restoration physician, is unravelling the mysteries of hair loss in both men and women. We dive deep into the roles hormones, nutrition, and lifestyle play in hair health, offering practical tips and debunking common myths. Whether you're experiencing early signs of thinning or simply want to maintain a healthy mane, this episode is packed with actionable advice.

Key Points:

The Emotional Connection to Hair: Dr. Bauman emphasizes that "hair is a very emotional organ," highlighting the significant impact hair loss can have on self-esteem.
Men vs. Women: While hair loss is often associated with men, Dr. Bauman reveals that nearly 50% of his patients are women struggling with thinning hair. He explains how hair loss manifests differently in women, often appearing as a diffuse thinning rather than a receding hairline.
The Hormone Connection: DHT (dihydrotestosterone) is identified as a primary trigger for male pattern hair loss. In women, hormonal shifts during childbirth, perimenopause, and menopause can significantly impact hair health. PCOS is also a common cause of hair loss in younger women.
Beyond Hormones: Dr. Bauman stresses that hair health is influenced by various factors, including nutrition, stress, sleep, medications, and even scalp inflammation.
Lifestyle Impacts: Learn how caloric intake, weight loss programs, and even sleep deprivation can affect hair follicle function.
Treatments & Solutions: From DHT inhibitors to hair transplants, Dr. Bauman explores the range of options available for addressing hair loss. He emphasizes the importance of early intervention to protect and enhance existing hair.
Hair Fiber Degradation: Damaged hair is often a result of external factors such as coloring, heat, and chemical treatments. Because hair is dead tissue, it cannot repair itself, making preventative care essential.

Get a full transcript for this episode here.

Dr. Alan Bauman

Alan Bauman, MD is a Hair Transplant Surgery Specialist in Boca Raton, FL and has over 28 years of experience in the medical field. He received his Medical Doctor degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY and had internship and residency training in surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center and Mt. Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan before specializing in hair transplant surgery and the treatment of hair loss, including primarily androgenetic alopecia or hereditary male or female pattern hair loss.

He is affiliated with Boca Raton Regional Hospital.

Dr. Bauman came to national prominence in 2006 for his role in pioneering eyelash implants at the world’s first International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) Live Surgery Workshop for Eyelash Transplantation[11] in Torrance, California. He has been credited with pioneering low level laser therapy (LLLT) for hair loss, minimally-invasive follicular unit extraction (FUE) hair transplants, PRP Platelet Rich Plasma, prostaglandin analogs for hair growth like bimatoprost, hair loss genetic tests, and live surgery webcasts.