Functional Medicine for Hair Loss

A Root-Cause Approach to Hair Loss

Conventional approaches to hair loss often focus on a single product or medication. Functional medicine takes a different view: hair loss is frequently a signal of an underlying imbalance, and lasting support comes from identifying and addressing those root causes.

What Functional Medicine Evaluates

A comprehensive functional medicine assessment for hair loss may consider:

• Hormones — estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHT, and DHEA
• Thyroid function — a complete panel beyond TSH alone
• Iron and ferritin — often overlooked contributors to shedding
• Vitamin and nutrient status — vitamin D, zinc, B vitamins, and more
• Metabolic health — insulin and blood sugar balance
• Inflammation — chronic inflammation and oxidative stress
• Lifestyle factors — stress, sleep, and nutrition

Why This Approach Works

Because hair loss is often multifactorial, treating only the surface rarely produces lasting results. By uncovering what is actually driving the problem, a functional medicine approach allows for a targeted, individualized plan — one that supports not just your hair but your overall health.

Combining Root-Cause and Regenerative Care

Once contributing factors are identified, a plan may combine root-cause strategies (hormone optimization, nutrition, and lifestyle) with regenerative treatments such as PRP and microneedling. This integrated approach addresses both the underlying imbalances and the scalp environment.

Your Personalized Evaluation

Dr. Salome Masghati brings together hormone expertise, functional medicine, and regenerative treatments to create a personalized hair restoration plan. A consultation is the first step toward understanding the root causes of your hair loss.