Ep #36 Strands of Truth: What Women Can Do About Hair Loss Before Seeing a Dermatologist

Hair loss in women is common—but often confusing, overwhelming, and filled with misinformation. In this episode, Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo break down what you can actually do before seeing a dermatologist, using evidence-based strategies that work.This episode is sponsored by Ducray—dermocosmetic experts in scalp and hair health.Listeners will learn:The most common causes of female hair loss, including androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluviumWhy hair loss isn’t necessarily increasing—but awareness and treatment options areWhat you can start right away, including topical minoxidil and what to expect in the first few monthsWhere dermocosmetic products like Ducray fit in as supportive treatmentsThe truth about supplements—including biotin, iron, vitamin D, and zincWhich “natural” options (like rosemary oil and pumpkin seed oil) have some evidence—and which don’tCommon myths—from castor oil to scalp “detoxing”—and why they don’t workWhen hair loss is a red flag and requires medical evaluationThe takeaway? Hair loss is multifactorial—and the best results come from early, consistent, and combination approaches grounded in science, not trends.Every Thursday on Skin to It, dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and beauty enthusiast Marlo Sutton guide you through the maze of skincare, cutting through the noise to help you achieve your healthiest skin. Subscribe to ensure you never miss out on our skincare wisdom!Love our podcast? Tell us what you love about the show to help others discover it too, by sharing your review.Skin to It is a skincare podcast brought to you by Bioderma.For more information about Skin to It, visit skintoitpodcast.com.Follow us on social media at Dr. Sandy Skotnicki and Marlo Sutton.