The Gut-Hair Connection: Functional Strategies for Hair Loss and Alopecia
Hair loss affects up to 50% of people during their lifetime, often taking a significant toll on self-esteem and quality of life. While conventional medicine primarily offers suppressive treatments, functional medicine uncovers the root causes—frequently found in gut health.
Dr. Julie Greenberg uses this transformative session to demonstrate how the GI‑MAPS® test can uncover hidden contributors to hair loss and alopecia areata (AA). Discover how gut microbiome imbalances play a role in these conditions and gain actionable insights to address them effectively.
Through compelling real-world case studies — including before-and-after photos and lab results — Dr. Greenberg will provide a clear roadmap to help you tackle even the most challenging AA cases with confidence.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the phases of the hair growth cycle
- Identify common types of non-scarring hair loss
- Differentiate between various types of alopecia areata
- Explain the pathophysiology of alopecia areata and its connection to the gut microbiome
- Learn how GI‑MAP testing can be used to manage patients with hair loss effectively.
If you’re ready to expand your clinical toolkit and help patients struggling with hair loss and autoimmune dermatological conditions, this webinar is for you.
Author Julie Greenberg, ND, AHG
Dr. Julie Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) who specializes in integrative dermatology. She is the founder of The Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology Inc., a holistic clinic that treats skin and hair problems by addressing gut microbiome dysfunction.
Dr. Greenberg has launched a medical education website at RootCauseDermatology.com to train functional medicine practitioners on how to find and treat the root cause of a wide array of dermatological conditions using her cutting-edge approach.
Dr. Greenberg holds degrees from Northwestern University (BA), Stanford University (MBA) and Bastyr University (ND). She teaches dermatology courses at naturopathic medical schools and is a highly sought-after speaker at conferences across the U.S. on the topics of hair, skin, and nails.
The opinions expressed in this presentation are the author's own. Information is provided for informational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for personal advice provided by a doctor or other qualified health care professional. Patients should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing a health or fitness problem or disease. Patients should always consult with a doctor or other health care professional for medical advice or information about diagnosis and treatment.