The Hormones Behind Hair Loss: Androgens, Cortisol & Thyroid

The Hormones Behind Hair Loss: Androgens, Cortisol & Thyroid

July 14, 2026 · 54 min · Episode 161

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Dr. Rubaina Dang and Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton discuss the hormonal causes of hair loss in women and the importance of optimal lab levels.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Rubaina Dang and host Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton explore the root causes of hair loss in women, particularly the information that standard labs can miss. Dr. Dang and Dr. Smeaton also dive into the hormones driving hair loss, optimal versus “normal” lab levels, and the gut-skin-hair axis. Their conversation also highlights: Dr. Dang’s recommended panels for anyone presenting with hair loss The key differences between “normal” and optimal lab rang...

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