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Finding more strands in the shower drain, on your pillow, or in your brush than you’re used to seeing? Hair loss and thinning hair can feel alarming fast, especially when it shows up out of nowhere. While genetics play a role, hormones are very often the trigger that turns a genetic predisposition into something you can actually see in the mirror.
Testosterone is part of this story for both men and women, but not in the way most people assume. Your body converts a portion of testosterone into a more potent hormone called DHT, and according to the American Hair Loss Association, DHT binds to hair follicles and gradually shrinks them, shortening the hair growth cycle and leading to the progressive thinning seen in androgenetic alopecia. Genetics determines how sensitive your follicles are to DHT, which is why two people with similar hormone levels can have very different results.
Thyroid hormones tell a separate but equally important story. According to Cleveland Clinic, an overactive or underactive thyroid can lead to excessive hair shedding during washing, brushing, or styling, a pattern known as telogen effluvium. This type of shedding often shows up months after the thyroid imbalance actually started, which makes it easy to miss the connection.
Nutrient deficiencies, chronic stress, and shifts in estrogen and progesterone, especially postpartum or during perimenopause, can layer on top of these hormonal causes, which is why hair loss and thinning hair rarely comes down to just one thing.
Root Cause Wellness Center · 24963 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 10C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Narges and the team don’t jump straight to topical treatments without understanding what’s driving things underneath. We review testosterone, thyroid function, estrogen and progesterone, and relevant nutrient markers to build a clear picture of what’s actually happening. Our hormone replacement therapy program is often part of the solution when a hormonal imbalance is identified, tailored to your labs rather than offered as a blanket fix. Since nutrient status and thyroid health frequently play a role too, this evaluation also draws on our Functional Medicine program for a more complete picture.
Testosterone, thyroid, estrogen, and progesterone are reviewed
Iron, vitamin D, and other deficiencies linked to shedding are checked
Calibrated to your specific labs and symptoms
A longer-lasting hormone option for eligible patients, offered by Narges
Addressed alongside hormones since both influence the hair cycle
Your plan is reassessed as your labs and hair patterns change
Have noticed real thinning, not just normal day-to-day shedding
Have a family history of hair loss but want to understand your specific triggers
Started shedding more after a pregnancy, stressful period, or hormonal shift
Have symptoms alongside it like fatigue, skin changes, or weight shifts
Want a root-cause evaluation instead of a generic shampoo or supplement
A conversation about your hair history, timeline, and family patterns.
Hormone, thyroid, and nutrient labs to identify contributing factors.
Built around what your specific results show.
Adjustments as your labs and hair growth respond.
Hair growth is slow by nature, so most patients need several months before seeing a meaningful change, even once the right cause is addressed.
Let’s identify what’s actually causing your hair loss and thinning hair. Book your consultation at Root Cause Wellness Center today.
Root Cause Wellness Center
24963 Paseo De Valencia, Suite 10C, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
