Thyroid Optimization
Correcting hypothyroidism frequently restores hair thickness and density.
Hormonal Hair Loss
Hormonal Hair Loss — Causes & Treatment in Denver
Hair loss in men and women is frequently hormonal — driven by DHT, low thyroid, iron deficiency, or hormonal transition. Dr. Bruice evaluates the full hormonal picture before attributing loss to genetics.
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- !Thinning hair diffusely or at the crown
- !Receding hairline in men
- !Widening part in women
- !Increased shedding in the shower or on pillow
- !Loss of outer third of eyebrows (thyroid sign)
What Causes This?
- •Androgenic alopecia — DHT-driven
- •Hypothyroidism — outer eyebrow loss is classic
- •Iron deficiency — often missed in premenopausal women
- •Estrogen decline at menopause
- •Stress-driven telogen effluvium
Treatment Approaches
Iron Repletion
Ferritin below 70 ng/mL impairs hair growth — even without anemia.
DHT Blockade
Finasteride or dutasteride for androgenic alopecia in appropriate patients.
Hormone Balancing
Estrogen and progesterone support hair retention in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will hormone therapy regrow my hair?▾
It depends on the cause. Thyroid-related and iron-deficiency hair loss often regrows fully. Androgenic alopecia responds partially.
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