Not Your Mother's Menopause with Dr. Fiona Lovely

Ep. 184 - Menopause Hair Loss Explained with Dr. Alan Bauman

Sep 16, 2025
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Alan Bauman
Dr. Alan Bauman, a board-certified hair restoration physician with over 28 years in the field, shares insights on menopause-related hair loss. He explains how hormonal shifts can accelerate thinning and emphasizes the value of early intervention. The discussion covers innovative treatments like PRP and exosome therapy, alongside myths debunked about over-the-counter products. With a focus on the importance of personalized care and nutritional support, Dr. Bauman provides women with a compassionate and holistic approach to managing hair health during this transitional phase.
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INSIGHT

Time Equals Follicles

  • Early assessment matters because hair loss is progressive and irreversible once follicles die.
  • Dr. Bauman: “time equals follicles” — act sooner to preserve options.
ANECDOTE

How One Patient Changed His Career

  • Alan Bauman traces his hair-restoration focus to a transformative OR observation and a patient's life-changing transplant result.
  • That encounter led him to specialize in hair restoration and pursue fellowship training.
INSIGHT

Miniaturization Is A Gradual Decline

  • Miniaturization produces progressively thinner, shorter, and less pigmented hairs each cycle.
  • Once follicles become “blade-of-grass” thin they often cannot be revived.
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