Your Hair & Skin Survival Guide In Menopause – With Dermatologist Dr Archana Rao

What can we do about hair and skin changes in menopause?🤝 Get your own personalised menopause support from Dr Naomi Potter and her team: https://www.menopausecare.co.uk/what-to-expect-ihihIn this week’s episode, dermatologist Dr Archana Rao joins Dr Naomi Potter to break down the real science behind menopausal skin and hair changes. Archana is THE expert when it comes to hair and skin specifically in menopause, so you're in perfect hands!From explaining why exactly these changes happen, to outlining the habits and products that can help (and the fads to avoid!), we hope this episode makes you feel more seen and less alone. Hair and skin changes can be distressing. But given the correct information and the right tools, there are things that can be done.💬 Topics include:• Why skin becomes drier, thinner or more reactive• How hormones affect collagen, elasticity & pigmentation• Thinning hair, shedding & pattern changes: what’s normal?• The ingredients that genuinely work (and what to skip)• When to see a dermatologist — and what treatments help most• Affordable routines for healthier midlife skin & hairFollow Dr Archana Rao below:Archana's Instagram: @dr_archana_r_raoArchana's website: https://drarchanarao.com/Follow Dr. Naomi Potter below:Naomi’s Instagram: @dr_naomipotterNaomi’s TikTok: @dr_naomipotter00:00 – Meet Dr Archana Rao: dermatologist specialising in menopause01:14 – Why menopause needs its own dermatology02:04 – Thinning hair in perimenopause03:26 – Hair changes: flags not to ignore05:11 – Receding hairline & eyebrow loss06:48 – “Menopause shampoos” fact checked09:12 – Shedding vs thinning hair10:43 – Minoxidil – everything you need to know13:26 – Why midlife hormones hit your hair so hard15:07 – HRT, testosterone & hair19:27 – Supplements for your hair23:08 – Your evidence-based hair routine in menopause24:11 – Menopause & skin changes25:51 – The ideal midlife skin routine27:10 – What will wreck your menopausal skin28:48 – Daily SPF as anti-ageing29:41 – Adult acne in perimenopause32:29 – Rosacea triggers in midlife37:22 – How to look your best in menopause40:43 – Dr Rao’s go-to moisturisers & final adviceIf you liked this episode, you might also enjoy our conversation about gaining confidence during menopause with self love expert Lou Featherstone: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pje5DvRy7rUoc3eyvJfSN?si=T6LMn8nYRMi2_oLxfcN6Cw#skincare #haircare #menopause