Women's Hair Thinning: A Dermatologist's Evidence-Based Guide to Understanding Causes, Getting the Right Diagnosis, and Navigating Treatment

Endorsed by Dr. Wilma F. Bergfeld (Cleveland Clinic), a global authority in women’s hair loss.

Editorial Reviews
“The information is excellent—scientifically sound yet very personalized for the potential patient.”
— Wilma F. Bergfeld, MD
Cleveland Clinic

“A must-read for women seeking real answers about hair loss.”
— Lynne J. Goldberg, MD
Boston University School of Medicine

If your hair is thinning and you don’t know why, you’re not alone. Millions of women experience hair loss, yet most never receive a clear explanation or a strategic plan. In this evidence-based, compassionate guide, board-certified dermatologist and women’s hair-loss specialist Ryan C. Goerig, MD, FAAD, explains what’s happening inside the follicle, and how to thoughtfully regain control.

Drawing on years of clinical expertise, advanced diagnostics, and thousands of patient encounters, Dr. Goerig distills the true science behind female hair thinning, including how genetics, internal signaling, and life events interact to influence hair growth over time. You’ll learn the patterns dermatologists look for, how different types of thinning are properly identified, and why early, structured intervention creates the strongest long-term outcomes.

At the heart of this book is Dr. Goerig’s proprietary Hair Velocity™ System, a modern framework designed to measure and monitor follicular change with precision—removing guesswork and giving women a clear, data-informed path forward.

In this book, you’ll learn:

• What actually causes women’s hair thinning

• How to understand your specific pattern of loss

• The key principles behind effective, evidence-based care

• What realistic improvement looks like over time

• How to track progress using objective, measurable methods

Clear, supportive, and grounded in real dermatology, not trends or speculation, Women’s Hair Thinning gives you the clarity, confidence, and direction you’ve been searching for. Whether your thinning is new or long-standing, this book finally makes sense of it and shows you where to go next.