Hair loss affects far more than appearance—it can impact confidence, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life. Many patients describe feeling frustrated, embarrassed, or hopeless as their hair becomes thinner or patchy. Even more discouraging, many feel dismissed or overwhelmed when they seek answers, bouncing between providers or trying countless products without seeing meaningful results.

As a Naturopathic Medical Doctor with advanced training in regenerative medicine, endocrinology, and gut health, Dr. Wafaa Matti helps patients uncover what’s truly driving their hair loss. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all “hair growth treatments,” she uses a root-cause, whole-person approach to restore healthier hair from the inside out.

Common Causes of Hair Loss: Understanding What’s Really Happening

Hormonal Causes

Thyroid Imbalance (Hypothyroid or Hyperthyroid)

Thyroid hormones regulate hair growth cycles. When levels are too low or too high, hair can become brittle, thin, or shed rapidly.

Perimenopause & Menopause

Declining estrogen and progesterone can accelerate follicle shrinkage and cause noticeable thinning, especially at the crown.

Low Testosterone

In both men and women, testosterone helps maintain hair density and supports healthy follicles.

Insulin Resistance & Blood Sugar Dysregulation

Unstable blood sugar increases inflammation and may worsen androgen-related hair loss.

Nutrient Deficiencies

Healthy hair requires proper micronutrients. Common deficiencies that contribute to shedding include:

• Low iron or ferritin
• Vitamin D deficiency
• Low B vitamins
• Zinc deficiency
• Inadequate protein intake

If the body doesn’t receive the nutrients it needs, hair is one of the first tissues to be affected.

Chronic Stress & Cortisol Dysregulation

High or fluctuating cortisol levels affect every stage of the hair cycle.

• HPA-axis imbalance can trigger diffuse shedding
• Post-illness shedding (telogen effluvium) often occurs 2–3 months after stress or infection
• Inflammatory stress pathways disrupt follicle function

This is why stressful life seasons commonly trigger significant hair loss.

Gut Health & Inflammation

Your gut and hair are more connected than most people realize.

• Dysbiosis (microbial imbalance)
• Poor nutrient absorption
• Food sensitivities
• Chronic inflammation affecting follicles

If the gut cannot absorb iron, protein, zinc, or B vitamins effectively, hair loss often follows.

Autoimmune-Related Hair Loss

Conditions like alopecia areata occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles. While not caused by lifestyle alone, inflammation and stress often worsen flare-ups.

Lifestyle Contributors

Everyday habits can exacerbate shedding:

• Poor or inconsistent sleep
• Overstyling or tight hairstyles
• Harsh or irritating hair products
• Recent travel, illness, or major schedule changes
• Postpartum changes as hormone levels recalibrate

Hair follicles are surprisingly sensitive to change—and holiday seasons, travel, or life transitions can trigger noticeable shifts.

Why Naturopathic Medicine Is Different for Hair Loss

Whole-Person Assessment

Instead of focusing only on the scalp, Dr. Matti evaluates:

• Hormone health
• Gut function
• Nutrient status
• Stress patterns
• Inflammation
• Medical history
• Lifestyle and sleep habits

This comprehensive approach uncovers patterns that conventional evaluations often overlook.

Treatments Address Root Causes—Not Just Symptoms

The goal is not to mask hair loss but to understand why it is happening.

• Balancing hormones can restore normal hair cycles
• Improving nutrient stores supports healthy regrowth
• Reducing inflammation protects the follicles
• Supporting digestion ensures proper nutrient absorption

This evidence-informed, individualized care helps improve long-term outcomes.

Collaboration With Patients

Patients trust Dr. Matti because she:

• Listens closely
• Explains the “why” behind symptoms
• Involves them in every decision
• Helps them understand their body, triggers, and pathways

This empowers patients instead of leaving them confused or discouraged.

Safe, Integrative Options

Dr. Matti uses a wide range of safe, natural, and regenerative tools to support hair health:

• Natural therapies that rebalance the internal environment
• Regenerative medicine, including PRP for non-scarring alopecia
• Lifestyle guidance for stress, sleep, and nutrition

By integrating multiple medical perspectives, she helps patients support hair growth in a holistic, sustainable way.

Dr. Wafaa Matti’s Evidence-Informed Hair Loss Support

Hair loss requires more than a surface-level fix. Patients trust Dr. Matti because she combines advanced diagnostics, regenerative therapies, and whole-body naturopathic care to create truly individualized regrowth strategies.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Approach

Before recommending any therapy, Dr. Matti identifies what’s happening beneath the surface. When clinically indicated, she may evaluate:

• Thyroid function
• Sex hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone
• Ferritin and micronutrients essential for hair growth
• Insulin resistance and blood sugar markers
• Inflammatory markers that may impair follicle health
• GI screening to uncover malabsorption, dysbiosis, or gut-driven inflammation

These insights allow for precision—not guesswork—when crafting a regrowth plan.

Regenerative Support: PRP for Hair Restoration

For patients with non-scarring hair loss, PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) may be part of the treatment plan.

What PRP Is and How It Works

PRP uses the patient’s own blood, gently processed to concentrate growth factors. These healing components are then applied to the scalp to support follicle activity.

How PRP Stimulates Hair Follicles

Growth factors in PRP can help:

• Reawaken dormant follicles
• Improve blood flow
• Support thicker, healthier strands
• Strengthen emerging hair

Who Benefits Most

PRP is often helpful for:

• Early-stage thinning
• Postpartum shedding
• Stress-related shedding
• Age-related hair density loss

Safety and Natural Healing Approach

Because PRP uses your body’s own platelets, it’s a natural, minimally invasive therapy with no synthetic chemicals.

Addressing Hormonal Causes of Hair Loss

Hormones influence every stage of the hair growth cycle. Dr. Matti provides support for:

• Perimenopause and menopause, where estrogen shifts can accelerate thinning
• Thyroid imbalances, which commonly cause diffuse shedding
• Low testosterone, which may reduce hair density and slow regrowth

Balancing hormones often leads to meaningful improvement in hair volume and strength.

Gut-Focused Support When Digestion Impacts Hair

The gut plays a major role in hair health. Dr. Matti helps patients restore:

• Reduced inflammation that disrupts follicles
• Improved nutrient absorption, especially iron, protein, zinc, and B vitamins
• Food sensitivity management to lower inflammatory load

Addressing gut health can dramatically enhance regrowth potential.

Lifestyle & Stress Reduction Strategies

Hair follicles are highly sensitive to lifestyle stressors. Dr. Matti educates patients on:

• Restoring healthy sleep rhythms
• Regulating the nervous system through breathwork and mindfulness
• Anti-inflammatory nutrition that supports scalp and follicle healing

These foundational habits amplify the effects of any therapeutic plan.

A Personalized Treatment Plan for Every Patient

Above all, Dr. Matti does not believe in one-size-fits-all hair loss solutions.

• Hair loss is multifactorial
• No single supplement or topical works for everyone
• Each treatment plan is uniquely designed based on your physiology, labs, stress patterns, nutritional needs, and health history

This individualized approach is why patients experience meaningful, lasting improvements.

Who Can Benefit from Seeing Dr. Matti for Hair Loss?

Women Experiencing:

• Postpartum shedding
• Perimenopausal or menopausal thinning
• Thyroid-related hair loss
• Stress-driven hair changes

Men Experiencing:

• Early thinning or receding
• Hormonal imbalance
• Stress-induced shedding
• Hair loss linked to nutrient or gut imbalances

Patients With Chronic Health Conditions

• Autoimmune disorders
• Digestive concerns
• Metabolic imbalance
• Long-term inflammation

Patients Tired of “Trial-and-Error” Solutions

Many individuals come to Dr. Matti after trying:

• Over-the-counter serums or shampoos
• Non-personalized treatments
• Supplements that didn’t work
• Online “hair growth hacks” that promise quick fixes

Root-cause care finally gives them clarity, direction, and support.

Ready to Understand Your Hair Loss and Start Your Regrowth Journey?

Hair loss can feel emotional, overwhelming, and deeply personal—but you don’t have to face it alone.
Real, lasting improvement begins with understanding the root causes, not just treating symptoms on the surface.

With a naturopathic and regenerative approach, there is a path toward healthier, fuller, stronger hair.
By addressing hormones, gut health, stress patterns, inflammation, and scalp physiology together, patients often experience meaningful, long-term changes in their hair and overall wellbeing.

If you’re experiencing hair thinning, shedding, scalp changes, or unexplained hair loss—and want a thoughtful, whole-person strategy—Dr. Wafaa Matti is here to help.
She offers evidence-informed, compassionate care to uncover what’s driving your hair loss and support natural, sustainable regrowth.

Contact Information

📍 By appointment only – Encinitas, CA
Stengler Center for Integrative Medicine
324 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024

📞 Call to schedule: 760-274-2377
📧 Email: clinic@drwafaamatti.com
🌐 Website: drwafaamatti.com

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