Why Hair Loss Is a Medical Condition — Marta Teixeira on Finasteride, Minoxidil & Female Hair Loss

If you're considering a hair transplant and want independent guidance before committing, I offer one-to-one consultations covering planning, clinic selection, repair cases and long-term strategy. Book a consultation: www.davidandersonhair.co.uk/consultation In this episode, I’m joined by Marta Teixeira, Clinical Trichologist and founder of CliniHair, to discuss her journey into trichology — from childhood bullying over her frizzy hair to becoming one of the UK’s most passionate advocates for evidence-based hair-loss treatment. Marta shares how she approaches hair loss as a medical condition, not a cosmetic issue — and why every treatment she offers must have science behind it. We explore: The role of Finasteride (oral and topical): when to use it, how to manage potential side effects, and how to support patients through treatment. The use of Oral and Topical Minoxidil, including dosing strategies and how to handle unwanted reactions. Understanding Female Pattern Hair Loss (FPHL) — and why helping these patients is among the most rewarding parts of her work. Common myths surrounding hair loss and what Marta wishes more patients knew before seeking help. Her involvement with the BAHRS misleading marketing and advertising campaign, and her views on why the hair-loss industry desperately needs better regulation and professional standards. If you’re interested in the medical and ethical side of hair restoration, this conversation will give you real insight into what separates responsible practitioners from the rest. 🔹 Guest: Marta Teixeira — Clinical Trichologist 🔹 Clinic: CliniHair 🔹 Host: David Anderson — Hair Loss & Hair Transplant Advisor 🔹 Podcast: The Hair Transplant Advisor Podcast 📅 Book a consultation with me → https://calendly.com/davidandersonhair 🌐 Visit my website → https://davidandersonhair.co.uk 🏥 Marta’s clinic → https://clinihair.co.uk 0:00 Introduction 0:51 What Inspired Marta to Become a Trichologist 4:12 How to Book a Consultation with Marta and What to Expect 6:03 Marta’s Story – Overcoming Bullying and Embracing Her Hair 7:30 Marta and David Share Their Personal Hair Loss Journeys 9:15 Female Pattern Hair Loss – Real Patient Success Stories 14:40 Why Science and Evidence Are Key to the Best Results 16:37 Finasteride – Side Effects, Myths, Studies and Starting Early 21:40 Hair Transplants – Why Medication Is Essential for Long-Term Success 25:00 Managing Finasteride Side Effects (Oral and Topical) 32:20 Minoxidil – Oral vs Topical Use and Common Side Effects 39:00 Female Hair Loss – Combining Finasteride and Minoxidil 42:05 Finasteride and Fertility – Should You Stop Taking It? 46:00 Scalp Health and Dealing with Dry Scalp Conditions 47:05 Online Hair Loss Myths – Caffeine Shampoo, Serums and More 49:00 Misleading Marketing and the Need for Industry Regulation 58:19 PRP and Other Adjunctive Hair Loss Treatments 1:01:20 Marta’s Hopes for the Future of the Hair-Loss Industry #HairLoss #Trichology #HairTransplantAdvisor #DavidAndersonHair #MartaTeixeira #CliniHair #FemalePatternHairLoss #Finasteride #TopicalFinasteride #Minoxidil #TopicalMinoxidil #HairLossTreatment #BAHRS #HairLossMyths #HairLossAwareness #ScienceBasedHairCare #HairRestoration #EthicalHairTransplants #HairLossCommunity #UKTrichologist