Episode
Female Hair Loss Explained. Why You Are Shedding and What Works
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- The Skin Real ®
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- Jan 24, 2026
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Summary
📲 Download The Skin Real app for science backed routines, dermatologist guidance, and product recommendations you can trust. https://linktr.ee/theskinreal Hair loss in women feels frightening and personal. You see it in the shower. On your pillow. In the mirror. In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina explains why female hair loss happens and what truly helps. You learn how dermatologists classify hair loss. Scarring versus non scarring. Shedding versus thinning. You hear why menopause, stress, weight loss, medications, nutrition, and styling habits all matter. Dr. Mina walks through evidence-based treatments. Topical and oral minoxidil. Hormonal therapies. Scalp health. PRP. Red light therapy. Supplements worth your money and supplements to skip. This episode gives you a framework. What to worry about. What to treat early. What patience looks like with hair regrowth. In this episode: 00:00 Why hair loss in women feels alarming01:15 Female hair loss versus male pattern hair loss02:35 Hair and identity in midlife03:55 Dr. Mina’s personal hair loss experience05:10 How dermatologists classify hair loss06:25 Scarring alopecia and why early action matters07:40 Non scarring hair loss and shedding patterns08:55 Telogen effluvium and delayed stress responses10:20 Female pattern hair loss explained11:45 Menopause, estrogen, and hair thinning13:05 Nutrition, iron, and vitamin deficiencies14:25 Thyroid disease and medical causes15:40 Styling habits and traction alopecia16:55 Autoimmune related hair loss18:05 Why scalp health is critical19:05 How hair loss is evaluated in clinic20:05 Blood work and baseline labs21:10 Minoxidil. Topical versus oral22:35 Dread shed and why it happens23:40 Hormonal medications and postmenopause24:40 Scalp treatments and medicated shampo…