Menopause Rescue21 Feb 2025

A Functional Approach to Hair Loss with Kate Willis NP-C

In this episode of Menopause Rescue, Dr. Polly Watson and nurse practitioner Kate Willis delve into the complex topic of hair loss in women, particularly during menopause. They discuss the different types of hair loss, including telogen effluvium and androgenic alopecia, and explore the underlying causes, testing methods, and treatment options. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding individual health histories, lifestyle factors, and the role of nutrition in managing hair health. In this conversation, Kate and Polly discuss various treatments, both conventional and holistic, as well as practical hair care advice for maintaining scalp health.

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

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