{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Skinside Out","title":"Deeper Dive: Non Scarring Alopecia","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1740,"description":"Hair loss can happen for many reasons, and finding the right treatment starts with understanding the cause. Dr. Zain Husain, Heather Murray, and Courtney Carroll break down the most common types of non scarring alopecia, including pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, telogen effluvium, anagen effluvium, traction alopecia, and trichotillomania.\nThe team discusses how genetics, hormones, stress, illness, medications, and hairstyles can contribute to hair loss. They also explain common diagnostic approaches and explore treatment options such as minoxidil, finasteride, growth factor serums, PRP, red light therapy, steroid injections, and hair transplantation.\nThe conversation covers important medication considerations, why hair loss treatments can take months to show results, and why identifying the correct type of alopecia matters. They also highlight the importance of recognizing potential triggers, protecting hair follicles from repeated tension, and seeking guidance from a board certified dermatologist.\n00:00 Understanding non scarring alopecia\n00:30 Androgenic alopecia and pattern hair loss\n01:30 Diagnosing pattern hair loss\n03:00 Minoxidil and treatment options\n04:30 Minoxidil safety around pets\n05:00 Finasteride risks and considerations\n07:30 Growth factors, exosomes, and PRP\n09:00 Red light therapy for hair growth\n10:30 Hair transplantation\n11:00 Why early treatment matters\n12:00 Alopecia areata explained\n12:45 Steroid injections and treatment options\n14:00 Treatments for more severe alopecia\n15:00 Diagnosing alopecia areata\n16:00 Telogen effluvium and stress related shedding\n17:00 Hair loss after illness and weight loss\n18:00 Understanding temporary hair loss\n20:00 Anagen effluvium and chemotherapy\n21:30 Traction alopecia and tight hairstyles\n23:00 Trichotillomania and repetitive hair pulling\n25:30 Vitamin deficiencies and thyroid disorders\n27:00 Why the right diagnosis matters","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/k_NG-e8GlqBBmpEKCRhCX4yhdwSo2FRAFaj8_He477c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYjIw/ZDJmYjY0NzNkN2Y4/YjY2MTc1NWY4MGI4/NzdiZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}