Short Wave What Works – And Doesn’t – For Hair Loss?
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Oct 27, 2025 Carolyn Goh, a clinical professor of dermatology at UCLA Health, and Thea Chasson, founder of Bald Girls Do Lunch, delve into the complexities of hair loss. They discuss the emotional toll of conditions like alopecia areata and the various types of hair loss women face. Carolyn breaks down hair growth cycles and the importance of accurate diagnosis for effective treatment. The duo also explores new drug options, telehealth services, and the mixed influence of social media on those experiencing hair loss.
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Personal Shock Of Sudden Hair Loss
- Allison Richards noticed her hair thinning in her 20s and later saw fistfuls of hair come out in the shower during COVID.
- She described the experience as very scary and losing half of her hair at one point.
Hair Growth Happens In Cycles
- Each hair cycles through growth, transition, and rest, and shedding happens when a new hair pushes out the old.
- Stress can synchronize cycles and cause a large but usually temporary shed.
Different Types Show Different Signs
- Most chronic hair loss is androgenetic alopecia and presents differently in women (widening part) than men (receding hairline).
- Other types like scarring alopecia show itching, tenderness, redness, or smooth patches.