All Things Hair Loss Pt.1 | The Gillett Health Podcast #22

About this video

In part one on hair loss, Gillett presents a physiology-first framework that sorts interventions into growth stimulants, anti-androgens and anti-inflammatory or anti-infective approaches. He argues DHT is necessary but not sufficient for pattern loss, with androgen-receptor sensitivity, genetics and tissue-level hormone exposure shaping who thins and when. He also covers why loss becomes visible only after substantial follicle change, and reviews micronutrient status including iron and ferritin interpretation, zinc, selenium, vitamin D and biotin, plus thyroid links. He strongly cautions against finasteride-type exposure during pregnancy and around conception. The captions in the pulled transcript are not in English.

Key takeaways

• Classify hair-loss tools by mechanism before comparing brand names or anecdotes
• Gillett argues genetics and receptor sensitivity explain why DHT alone does not predict loss
• Nutrient and thyroid status can change how well other treatments work
• Lab values like ferritin need individual context, not crowd-sourced interpretation
• Pregnancy and conception planning change the risk-benefit calculation sharply

Episode details: published January 30, 2023 · 6.9K views · 1:07:26 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The hormone, metabolic and peptide concepts described are Dr. Kyle Gillett’s, presented for education — not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional before changing your own health practices. Disclosure: Gillett Health is a clinical practice that treats these conditions.

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