A Functional Approach to Hair Loss
Learn the different types of hair loss and how to heal from it
A Functional Approach to Hair Loss
Learn the different types of hair loss and how to heal from it
Hair loss can be frustrating and confusing, especially when the cause isn’t immediately clear. In the latest episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson and Nurse Practitioner Kate Willis break down the two most common types – telogen effluvium, often triggered by stress or nutrient deficiencies, and androgenic alopecia, a genetic condition linked to hormonal changes. They discuss why hair loss may appear months after a triggering event, how to tell the difference between types, and why lab tests for iron, thyroid, and vitamin levels can be crucial in finding answers.
“Everybody deserves to feel heard.“
The episode also covers treatment options, from conventional choices like minoxidil and PRP therapy to holistic approaches including pumpkin seed oil, melatonin, and stress management techniques. Kate and Dr. Polly emphasize that while hair regrowth takes time, the right approach can make a difference. Listen now to learn how to take control of your hair health and find solutions that work for you!
Watch The Conversation!
Key Takeaways:
🌸 How androgenic alopecia, a genetic condition linked to hormonal changes, can cause hair loss
🌸 Why hair loss may appear months after a triggering event
🌸 Why lab tests for iron, thyroid, and vitamin levels can be crucial in finding answers
Hair loss can be frustrating and confusing, especially when the cause isn’t immediately clear. In the latest episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson and Nurse Practitioner Kate Willis break down the two most common types – telogen effluvium, often triggered by stress or nutrient deficiencies, and androgenic alopecia, a genetic condition linked to hormonal changes. They discuss why hair loss may appear months after a triggering event, how to tell the difference between types, and why lab tests for iron, thyroid, and vitamin levels can be crucial in finding answers.
“Everybody deserves to feel heard.“
The episode also covers treatment options, from conventional choices like minoxidil and PRP therapy to holistic approaches including pumpkin seed oil, melatonin, and stress management techniques. Kate and Dr. Polly emphasize that while hair regrowth takes time, the right approach can make a difference. Listen now to learn how to take control of your hair health and find solutions that work for you!
Quotes:
- “I think it’s important to be paying attention to patients and be really moving forward with a solution before they’re seeing visible hair loss or hair thinning.” – Kate Willis NP-C
- “We don’t actually notice hair thinning until about 50% of our scalp density is lost, which is a lot.” – Kate Willis NP-C
- “Maybe stress management doesn’t have to be complicated. Maybe it means you just walk around the block in your neighborhood and listen to the birds and just unplug for 20 minutes.” – Dr. Polly Watson
- “Everybody deserves to feel heard – when people really start to notice a clinical difference, they’ve already lost quite a bit of hair.” – Dr. Polly Watson
Resources:
Resources: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast-resources
Disclaimer: https://hormonewellnessmd.com/podcast#Disclaimer
Meet the host!
Dr. Polly Watson is a board certified OBGYN who has additional training in menopausal medicine, sexual medicine and functional medicine.
She looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you to help find a solution to address the imbalance in your system and restore your health.
In 2019 I left my job as an employed physician with a large organization and started Hormone Wellness MD. I started with no staff working out of a single room. Since then, my staff has grown to a team of 5 and we’ve helped over 1,100 people on their health journey.
Meet the Guest Speaker!
Kate Willis, NP-C, IFMCP is a virtual nurse practitioner for Hormone Wellness MD. She’s been working in women’s health for 15 years in the field of gynecologic oncology and sexual wellness.
In 2021, Kate received her certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), and is thankful for such solid and evidence-based training. She uses it daily in her care for patients as she works to address the root cause of disease and dysfunction in the body. As of 2024, she is also a Menopause Society Certified nurse practitioner who is ready to help with your perimenopause and menopause questions. Click here to become a patient!
I love working with women because I think women change the world.
Meet the host!
Dr. Polly Watson is a board certified OBGYN who has additional training in menopausal medicine, sexual medicine and functional medicine.
She looks forward to sharing her knowledge with you to help find a solution to address the imbalance in your system and restore your health.
In 2019 I left my job as an employed physician with a large organization and started Hormone Wellness MD. I started with no staff working out of a single room. Since then, my staff has grown to a team of 5 and we’ve helped over 1,100 people on their health journey.
Meet the Guest!
Kate Willis, NP-C, IFMCP is a virtual nurse practitioner for Hormone Wellness MD. She’s been working in women’s health for 15 years in the field of gynecologic oncology and sexual wellness.
In 2021, Kate received her certification through the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), and is thankful for such solid and evidence-based training. She uses it daily in her care for patients as she works to address the root cause of disease and dysfunction in the body. As of 2024, she is also a Menopause Society Certified nurse practitioner who is ready to help with your perimenopause and menopause questions. Click here to become a patient!
I love working with women because I think women change the world.
