Your Scalp is Skin- Treat It That Way

Hair Shaft

Think about your skincare routine. You likely cleanse, tone, moisturize, and protect your facial skin daily. You might use serums, masks, and exfoliants weekly.

Now think about your scalp. When was the last time you gave it the same attention?

Your scalp is skin—in fact, it's some of the thickest skin on your body, with more blood vessels and nerve endings than almost anywhere else. It's also home to about 100,000 hair follicles, each one a tiny organ that needs proper nourishment to function.

During menopause, scalp skin changes along with the rest of your body. Decreased estrogen leads to reduced sebum production, which can cause dryness, itching, and flaking. The scalp's microbiome can shift, leading to inflammation. Blood flow may decrease, reducing nutrient delivery to follicles.

A clinical scalp analysis can reveal these changes before they become visible in your hair. By examining your scalp under magnification, a trichologist can identify early signs of follicle stress, inflammation, or buildup that are affecting your hair growth.