More hair in your brush or a widening part can be unsettling, especially when it feels like it’s happening without a clear reason.
The fact is, hair thinning is incredibly common in women, and it often reflects changes happening inside your body rather than a single surface-level issue. Understanding why it’s happening is the first step toward restoring healthier, fuller hair.
For many women, hair loss is tied to multiple factors, ranging from hormones and aging to nutritional deficiencies and stress. Shamsah Amersi, MD, uses a holistic approach to treat hair loss in women, with personalized treatment plans that support both hair health and overall wellness.
Some shedding is completely normal. Hair grows in stages, and for most women, that means an average loss of 50-100 hairs per day. That sounds like a lot, but considering your scalp contains up to 150,000 individual hairs, the loss isn’t noticeable.
It’s not until total loss climbs past 100 hairs per day that you may start to notice a difference.
Hair thinning doesn’t always begin with dramatic shedding. Early on, you might notice subtle signs, like more hair in the shower drain, a thinner ponytail, or more visible scalp when the light hits your head at a certain angle.
Some women may notice a receding hairline or patchy areas along the crown (the topmost part of your scalp).
Menopause, pregnancy-related hormone changes, thyroid disease, anemia, vitamin deficiencies, and a family history of thinning hair can all play a contributing role in a woman’s risk of hair loss.
Certain medications, high doses of vitamin A, and medical treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy can also lead to hair thinning.
Lifestyle habits matter, too. Tight hairstyles, frequent chemical treatments, excessive heat styling, and unmanaged stress can all place extra strain on hair follicles, interfering with their ability to continue to produce healthy hair.
Before Dr. Amersi recommends any treatment, she performs a comprehensive exam, reviewing your medical history, your lifestyle habits, your medications and supplements, and of course, your hair and your scalp health.
In many cases, she prescribes lab tests to screen for hormone imbalances, thyroid conditions, and nutrient deficiencies that could be affecting hair growth (and your wellness overall).
Identifying these contributing factors enables Dr. Amersi to tailor your treatment to your specific needs and underlying issues.
Treating thinning hair holistically often involves a combination of supportive therapies designed to restore balance and optimize health. Some of these therapies include:
Because hair thinning often involves multiple factors, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. We design your therapy plan to address the root causes of hair loss, creating a stronger foundation for lasting improvement.
A holistic approach to hair loss can be very effective, but hair regrowth takes time, and patience is an important part of the process.
For most women, noticeable improvements occur within a few months, with gradual increases in thickness and density rather than sudden, overnight changes. During treatment, you have regular follow-up treatments with Dr. Amersi to ensure your treatment stays aligned with your progress and your evolving needs.
A holistic approach to hair regrowth focuses on whole-body wellness, with improvements in nutrition and lifestyle factors in addition to hormone treatments or medications. This means that in addition to more beautiful hair, you may wind up feeling more energized and healthier overall.
Thinning hair doesn’t just change the way you look — it changes the way you feel, too. Instead of trying to hide hair loss, our innovative therapies can improve your natural hair and restore your confidence.
To learn more, request an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Amersi at our Santa Monica, California, office today.
