90 – Hair loss, hormones and menopause: what’s really causing it? Archana Rao

Hair loss can have a profound impact on confidence, yet many women are told it’s simply part of getting older or encouraged to spend hundreds of pounds on products that promise far more than they can deliver.

This week, Dr Louise Newson is joined by consultant dermatologist and hair specialist Dr Archana Rao to explore the powerful relationship between hormones, menopause and hair health. Together they explain why changes in your hair are often a sign of what’s happening inside the body, why hormones matter far more than many people realise and why getting the right diagnosis is so important.

They discuss the different types of hair loss women can experience during perimenopause and menopause, including frontal fibrosing alopecia, an increasingly common condition that can cause permanent hair loss if left untreated. Dr Rao explains the warning signs to look out for, why early diagnosis matters, and how treatment can help prevent further damage.

Louise and Archana also talk about the role of oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone in supporting healthy hair, why hair loss is rarely caused by one factor alone, and how looking beyond the scalp can help identify underlying hormonal or medical causes.

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