Your Hair is Trying to Tell You Something

Hair loss is more common — and more complicated — than most doctors let on. In this episode, Dr. Vickie pulls back the curtain on what she wishes she'd told her own patients, starting with the basics of how hair actually grows and why it falls out, all the way through nutrition, hormones, medications, and what treatments are worth your time and money. You'll learn why shedding up to 150 hairs a day is perfectly normal, what triggers sudden hair loss versus gradual thinning, and how everything from postpartum hormone shifts to menopause to a tight ponytail can affect what's happening on your scalp. Plus, the truth about biotin, collagen, and whether those supplements are actually doing anything. If you've ever quietly wondered why your part looks wider or why more hair seems to be circling the drain — this episode is for you. Topics covered: The 4 stages of the hair growth cycle Telogen effluvium: sudden shedding and why it's usually temporary Hormonal triggers: postpartum, birth control, PCOS, and menopause Alopecia areata and androgenetic alopecia Nutrition, deficiencies, and supplement reality checks Medications that cause hair loss (including a biotin lab test warning) What actually works: minoxidil, Nutrafol, and more Healthy Looks Great on You is hosted by Dr. Vickie, a lifestyle medicine physician dedicated to helping midlife women close the gap between knowing what's healthy and actually living it.