Hair Loss in Perimenopause: Why It Happens and What Actually Helps

Hair loss is one of the most distressing symptoms women experience in midlife—and one of the least talked about.Many women expect hot flashes when they enter perimenopause. They don’t expect their ponytail to get smaller, their part to widen, or to suddenly see more scalp in photos.In this solo episode of The Skin Pause Podcast, board-certified dermatologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner Dr. Corinne Erickson breaks down why hair loss becomes so common in the perimenopausal years—and what women can actually do about it.You’ll learn:Why estrogen decline and androgen signaling affect hair folliclesThe difference between female pattern hair loss and telogen effluviumWhy heavy periods in perimenopause can contribute to hair thinningThe key labs that may be helpful to checkWhen inflammatory or scarring hair loss should be evaluated quicklyEvidence-based treatments including minoxidil, spironolactone, and other optionsStyling strategies to protect hair while it regrowsHair loss myths (including the truth about biotin)Hair loss in midlife is common—but that doesn’t mean it’s something women simply have to accept.Understanding the underlying causes is the first step toward stabilizing hair loss and supporting healthy regrowth.Enjoy 15% off Dr. Erickson's recommended peri/menopause skincare with code PAUSE15Instagram: @theskinpause & @drcorinneericksonWebsite: theskinpause.com