There is a rising tide of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in the world over the past decade that may be related to diet, environmental toxins, or other unknown causes. For whatever reason, PCOS has become more prevalent and is plaguing women in many ways, one of which is hair loss. PCOS is a condition that manifests as having multiple cysts on the ovaries, which can lead to a production of excessive androgens, that can in turn worsen hair loss, usually androgenetic hair loss, or a male-type of hair loss pattern. Although there is no definitive cure for PCOS, there are many ways to at least reduce or manage the symptoms including hair loss issues.

There are essentially three different ways (all of which can be important) to manage PCOS’s effect on hair loss in my opinion. First, the overall condition of PCOS can be improved with trying to reduce the toxin load on the body. That goal can be accomplished through improved diet, in particular low-glycemic foods including whole grains, legumes/vegetables, nuts/seeds, and fruits. Of course, as a hair surgeon, I am not the best person to offer that advice but I am a big fan of dietary improvements, as I was losing hair in my crown 15 years ago when I was 30 pounds overweight and have kept that weight off and my hair has fully restored since then with no ongoing therapies. Of course, stress reduction, exercise, etc., are all important ways to control the disease. The second major way to manage PCOS’ effect on hair loss would be biochemical therapies that target the excess androgen and insulin resistance. For example, spironolactone (an antiandrogen), metformin (an diabetes medication to control insulin issues), and oral contraceptives can be important. Again, as a hair surgeon, I will not be prescribing these medications but your general practitioner or ob-gyn will most likely be involved in helping you or an endocrinologist.

The third method to work on PCOS would be natural therapies that target the hair loss in a unique fashion. These are the innovations that I have come up with that are the focus of this blog. I have devised a technique using hyper-dilute Botox to work on managing the condition along with some of its untoward effects like hair loss, emotional issues, etc. It is a technique that I am in the process of patenting and I am almost two years into the process, so I cannot discuss the exact method that I am using to manage this condition in this blog but suffice it to say that it is very effective and can be part of a global strategy to improve the hair loss effects of PCOS. Another very potent therapy that can be instrumental to manage hair loss in patients with PCOS is hair stem, which involves very high concentrations of plant-based, bio-identical growth factors delivered to the scalp without needles or pain. The results I have seen have been stunning and fast with a success rate of 80 to 90% that are observable within 2 to 3 months. With the advanced technology/machinery that I use for my hair stem therapies, I can deliver transdermal (through the skin) penetration with no needles, pain, or recovery in as little as 60 minutes. Finally, I have invented a product called Folliflo purchasable in my office or on Amazon that consists of a shampoo, conditioner, and conditioning serum spray. It is all natural and plant based. I just completed a double-blind, prospective, placebo-controlled, two-arm study that shows significant improvement in hair shedding and hair density in women with shedding and thinning hair. I can’t wait to publish and present the data. All of these therapies are synergistic, that is, they work well together for optimal results, especially when combined with improving lifestyle and overall health for individuals with PCOS. These supportive natural therapies are truly revolutionary and can be part of any treatment that I offer to help sufferers of PCOS.