Hair loss can be a source of shame and embarrassment, especially when it is noticeable. While many of us may know the common causes of hair loss, my guest will talk about some hidden causes that aren't as widely known.   My guest today is Britt Reuter, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and the author of the eBook Girl’s Guide to Reversing Hair Loss. It was after years of struggling with her own chronic illness that Britt was first introduced to Functional Medicine and realized that it had the potential to revolutionize how we approach wellness by guiding people to uncover hidden sources of inflammation. Britt’s personal experience, coupled with her formal training, empowers her to help women overcome the symptoms they feel stuck with so they can get back to living their best life. Britt lives and works in the Boston area, consulting with female clients online via webcam. Join us as we discuss some causes of hair loss that you may not know about. Do you struggle with hair loss? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Why is Britt interested in hair loss? Why do ointments and creams sometimes not work on the scalp? Different types of hair loss Testing Stress and hair loss Quotes “A lot of hormonal birth control can have very potent androgens in it that disrupt our own natural hormones and can manifest as hair loss or skin issues.” [16:57] “If you see that a product has phthalates in it, that can actually cause a lot of surface level inflammation and increase inflammation under the scalp and interrupt that hair growth process pretty severely.” [27:45] Links Find Britt online Girl’s Guide to Reversing Hair Loss Take the FREE "What's Your Hair Loss Type?" quiz HERE FREE Girl's Guide to Dry Shampoo Healthy Skin Show episode 072: Sex Hormone-Skin Rash Connection w/ Dr. Carrie Jones Thyroid Hormone and Your Hair PCOS Hair Loss Britt's Favorite Root-Cause Test For Hormonal Hair Loss Is There a Link Between Dandruff and Hair Loss? Itchy Scalp and Hair Loss What Causes Worsening Itchy Scalp at Night? Is Dry Shampoo Good For Your Hair? Follow Britt on Facebook | Instagram