Hair loss can be distressing — but it’s rarely random. At Dakmatter, we break down the most common causes of hair loss by looking at one factor at a time.
This time focus is on: hormones — the quiet architects behind your scalp’s balance.
What Are Hormones?
Hormones are chemical messengers produced by glands in your endocrine system.
They travel through the bloodstream, delivering instructions to organs, tissues — and yes, even your hair follicles. Think of them as the body’s internal communication network.Each hormone has its own message and target — some regulate growth, others metabolism, mood, or reproductive cycles.
In the scalp, hormones like testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone, and thyroid hormones help determine:
- How long each hair stays in the growth phase (anagen)
- How quickly it sheds (telogen)
- How active or sensitive your oil glands (sebaceous glands) are
When these signals become unbalanced — due to stress, genetics, medication, or life stage changes like pregnancy or menopause — the scalp ecosystem reacts. The result can be dryness, overproduction of sebum, inflammation, or hair thinning/loss.
Hormones aren’t the enemy — they’re information. The key lies in how well your scalp interprets those messages.
How Hormones Control Hair Growth
Hormones act as messengers, directing everything from hair growth to shedding.
The key players for scalp health include:
- Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) – a derivative of testosterone that can shrink hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia (pattern hair loss).
- Oestrogen and Progesterone – help prolong the hair’s growth phase (anagen). Levels naturally drop after pregnancy or during menopause, leading to temporary thinning.
- Thyroid hormones (T3/T4) – regulate cellular metabolism, so when they’re off balance, shedding and brittle strands can follow.
It’s not the amount of testosterone that matters most — it’s how much converts into DHT, and how sensitive your follicles are to it.
Signs Your Hair Loss May Be Hormonal
- Gradual thinning at the crown or temples (common in both men and women)
- Excess shedding post-pregnancy or around menopause
- Sudden changes in hair density along with menstrual, thyroid, or energy irregularities
What You Can Do
- Get a comprehensive hormonal panel if hair loss is persistent or paired with other symptoms.
- Avoid over-cleansing — stripping natural oils can increase follicle stress and hormonal reactivity.
- Choose pH-balanced, calming scalp care that supports both barrier integrity and follicle stability.
The Dakmatter Difference
At Dakmatter, we don’t chase symptoms — we restore balance.
Instead of simply trying to “stimulate” growth, our scalp-first approach focuses on creating a resilient follicle environment through microbiome-friendly care:
- Magnolia Bark Extract and Bisabolol – to aid calming inflammation around the follicle.
- Plant sterols and amino acid complexes – to support follicle strength and elasticity.
- Hormone-safe formulations – always certified organic: free from endocrine-disruptive preservatives and synthetic fragrances often found in mainstream scalp products.
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The sooner you understand what’s going on beneath the surface, the sooner you can find a calm, effective solution. info[at]dakmatter.com
Knowledge is power.
