For guys, middle-aged hair loss is upsetting, but not something that generally prompts a doctor’s appointment. But that is not the case for women that are suddenly seeing a lot more scalp. While not exactly a medical emergency, it qualifies as an emotional emergency.
This is PART 1 of 2 parts on post-menopause hair loss. This episode covers hair care strategies, vitamins, and supplements. PART 2 will include pharmaceuticals such as topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, platelet rich plasma injections, estrogen and testosterone therapy.
Part 1:
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WHY women lose hair mid-life
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NON-HORMONAL causes of hair loss
- What androgenic alopecia looks like
- Things to AVOID to minimize hair loss
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WHICH of the following interventions work
- Scalp massage
- Low level laser
- Hair vitamins
- Hair supplements such as Nutrafol™
- What DR. ELLEN GENDLER has to say about vitamins and supplements
Also of interest:
Episode 117 Top Tips for Terrific Skin & Hair with Dr. Ellen Gendler
Episode 122 Navigating Menopause Celebrity Style- Here We go Again!
Dr. Streicher’s Inside Information podcast is not intended to replace medical advice and should be used to supplement, not replace, care by your personal healthcare clinician. Dr. Streicher disclaims liability for any medical outcomes that may occur because of applying methods suggested or discussed in this podcast.
Lauren Streicher, MD is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and the founding medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause. She is a certified menopause practitioner of The Menopause Society.
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Major Medical Centers
It also may be helpful to check with major medical centers in your area. Many have menopause clinics or lists of doctors that have an interest and expertise in menopause.
If you are in the Chicago area, the center founded by Dr. Streicher:
The Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause
Sexmedmenopause.nm.org