The Real Reason Your Hair Is Falling Out - The Science of Hair Loss and How to Grow It Back for Good

About this episode

This episode discusses the science of hair loss, its causes, and effective regrowth strategies with dermatologist Dr. Noreen Galaria.

Why does hair loss feel so sudden—and so personal? Is it stress, hormones, diet… or something deeper happening in the body? And why do so many “miracle” hair products never actually work? In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi Devlukia is joined by board-certified dermatologist Dr. Noreen Galaria for a grounding, science-forward conversation about hair loss, scalp health, and what your body is really communicating through your hair. Dr. Galaria breaks down the hair growth cycle using a simple seasonal analogy, explaining why hair loss today often reflects stress from months ago—and why patience is essential when it comes to regrowth. Together, they unpack the two most common causes of hair loss in women: chronic stress and hormonal pattern hair loss, and why each requires a completely different approach. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why hair loss has a 3-month delay—and what that means for healing The difference between stress-related shedding and hormonal pattern hair loss How cortisol and chronic anxiety affect hair growth Why scalp health matters more than most products What ingredients actually help (and which ones are…

People in this episode

Host: Radhi Devlukia

Guest: Dr. Noreen Galaria

Topics covered

• hair loss
• scalp health
• stress
• hormones
• hair growth
• mental health

Keywords

• hair loss
• scalp health
• stress-related shedding
• hormonal pattern hair loss
• Minoxidil
• biotin
• rosemary oil
• onion juice
• protein intake
• tight hairstyles

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