The Hair Loss Doctor: What Works (And What’s a Waste)
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.
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Dr. Michelle Henry
Kandi Burruss, Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, Broadway producer, performer, serial entrepreneur, and former cast member of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Atlanta, joins Tamsen Fadal for an inspiring conversation about personal and professional growth, entrepreneurship, and longevity.
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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.
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
