The Hair Loss Doctor: What Works (And What’s a Waste)

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Dr. Michelle Henry is a board certified dermatologist and expert on the science of hair loss. In today’s episode of The Tamsen Show, she sits down with Tamsen Fadal to break down everything women need to know about female hair loss. Hair loss affects over 40% of women, especially during (peri)menopause and postpartum. And yet, most women have no idea where to start. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Henry explains the science behind what’s causing your hair loss and provides evidence-based protocols to reverse hair thinning and improve scalp health. In this episode she reveals: - What treatments actually work (minoxidil, PRP, microneedling, and red light therapy) and which are only fads (biotin, rosemary oil, scalp exfoliation) - The impact GLP-1 medications have on hair health - The supplements Dr. Michelle Henry recommends to patients in her office - How hormones, stress, nutrition, and illness directly impact your hair health - The role Hormone Replacement Therapy plays in protecting and restoring hair health - When to consider a hair transplant Plus, Tamsen opens up about losing her hair during perimenopause and divorce and how it impacted her confidence and identity. 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tamsen-show/id1799976761 MORE FROM THE TAMSEN SHOW: If you liked this conversation, check this out: https://bit.ly/tts-yt-doris-michelle STAY CONNECTED WITH TAMSEN: - Get ⁠Tamsen's newsletter filled with free tools⁠ to living better, feeling stronger, and knowing you’re never alone: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/newsletter - Get Tamsen’s NYT instant bestselling book, How To Menopause: https://bit.ly/tts-youtube-book - Free Resources from Tamsen: https://www.tamsenfadal.com/menopause-education-hub - Watch all the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpg45TQQLT8vHLsx4MeMyi3LrWaGwpfe6 - Follow Tamsen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal/ - The Tamsen Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetamsenshow/ - Follow Tamsen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamsenfadal 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tamsen-show/id1799976761 SPONSORS: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 07:47 Female Pattern Hair Loss vs. Breakage and How to Tell the Difference 09:18 GLP-1 Medications and Hair Shedding, What’s Actually Happening? 11:56 How Much Hair Loss Is Normal? The 100 Hairs a Day Rule 16:41 Blood Work for Hair Loss, Thyroid, Iron, Hormones, and Hidden Clues 19:04 Minoxidil for Women, Topical vs. Oral, Side Effects, and Results 24:16 Do Hair Supplements Like Nutrafol or Viviscal Actually Work? 29:43 Red Light Therapy, PRP, and New Treatments That Support Regrowth 30:34 Scalp Massage, Brushing, and Old-School Hair Myths Debunked 31:25 The Best Diet for Hair Growth in Midlife, Protein, Omega-3s, and Stress 32:54 Extensions, Wigs, and Traction Damage, How to Protect Your Hairline 33:47 When Treatments Aren’t Enough, Are You a Candidate for Hair Transplant? 38:41 How to Shed Shame Around Hair Loss 39:40 Pass or Keep The Hair Loss Edition Medical Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any medical concerns or treatment options. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Tamsen Show. ABOUT TAMSEN: Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, filmmaker and menopause advocate. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the conversation about midlife. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause, groundbreaking documentaries calling for change in how we approach women’s health. Tamsen is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, GMA, The Today Show, NYT, and more. #perimenopause #hairloss #thetamsenshow