What if your hair could tell the story of your internal health, your hormones, your inflammation, even your stress? In this episode, Nicole Doran sits down with Dr. Alan Bauman, board-certified hair restoration physician and founder of Bauman Medical. With nearly three decades of experience and over 14,000 procedures performed, Dr. Bauman shares his deep expertise on the root causes of hair loss and why it’s about so much more than just vanity.
Together, they unpack the surprising connections between hair thinning and hormone imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, long COVID, GLP-1 weight loss medications, and even menopause. Dr. Bauman explains how your hair is a direct reflection of your metabolic health, and why catching early signs of loss could be the key to protecting your long-term vitality.
From advanced diagnostic tools and regenerative therapies like PRP, exosomes, and PDO threads, to cutting-edge at-home tools like the Bauman TURBO LaserCap, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the science and art of hair restoration. Whether you’re just starting to notice changes in your hairline, are navigating postpartum or perimenopause, or simply want to understand how to truly take care of your scalp and follicles, this episode is filled with insight, prevention strategies, and hope.
Resources & Links:
- Follow Dr. Bauman: https://www.instagram.com/dralanbauman/
- Follow Bauman Medical: https://www.instagram.com/baumanmedical/
- Purchase Dr. Bauman’s recommended supplements: https://shop.baumanmedical.com/collections/nutritional?srsltid=AfmBOoqrkAoZj-C7DKDfwXuK9wri95w4MBKpbJeWbc7u9pPLUpC8kavW
- Learn more about PRP: https://www.baumanmedical.com/hair-restoration-options/prp-platelet-rich-plasma-acell-ecms/
- The Bauman TURBO LaserCap: https://www.baumanmedical.com/product/turbolasercap/
- Hair follicle stem cell preservation: https://www.acorn.me/
- Stem cell banking with ACT: https://www.americancelltechnology.com/
- Veteran wellness nonprofit: https://www.greyteam.org/
🌿 Chapters:
- (00:00) Introductions
- (00:52) Meet Dr. Alan Bauman: Hair Restoration Pioneer
- (03:06) What Sets Modern Hair Transplants Apart
- (05:45) The Importance of Post-Surgical Recovery
- (08:27) Understanding Hair Loss: Genetics, Hormones, and Beyond
- (12:16) COVID-19, Menopause, and Hair Loss Triggers
- (17:10) Nutrition, Protein Deficiency, and GLP-1 Impacts
- (20:04) Hormones, PCOS, and Hair in Women
- (24:03) Modern Hair Transplant Procedures
- (32:18) Inside the FUE Hair Transplant Procedure
- (36:08) PRP, Exosomes, and PDO Threads in Hair Restoration
- (39:30) Topicals, Medications, and Copper Peptides
- (45:16) Eyebrow & Eyelash Transplants + Scar Repair
- (47:56) The Future: Stem Cell Banking and Hair Cloning
- (52:23) The Hidden Costs of Medical Tourism
- (58:44) At-Home Hair Growth: The Bauman TURBO LaserCap
- (01:03:00) Final Thoughts & Takeaways
