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Stanford Dermatologist Reveals
Why Menopause Can Take 50%
Of Your Hair Before You Notice
And How You Can Prevent It
At-Home In Under a Minute
Stanford Dermatologist Reveals Why Menopause Can Take 50% Of Your Hair Before You Notice And How You Can Prevent It At-Home In Under a Minute
Thousands of women have reversed hair thinning, regrew a dense hair part, and returned to youthful beauty with a natural routine that takes under 60-seconds.
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Niki Geary
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Published on: Apr 29, 2025
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Sarah, an old patient of a Stanford dermatologist, Dr. Kilgour, stood frozen in her bathroom, staring at her reflection...
The morning light hit her at the right angle and revealed something she hadn't noticed before—a widening part that seemed to have appeared overnight.
But according to Dr. Kilgour, what Sarah was seeing wasn't a sudden change at all.
"By the time most women notice their hair thinning, up to 60,000 hairs—50% of what's on your head—could already be gone," says Dr. Kilgour.
"By the time most women notice their hair thinning, up to 60,000 hairs—50% of what's on your head—could already be gone"
What Sarah experienced is happening to millions of women. You look in the mirror one day and barely recognize your own hair.
But what if the real problem isn't what you see on your hair—but what's been happening invisibly to your scalp for years?
The Devastating Truth About Your "Old" Scalp
Here's what most women don't realize: your scalp ages almost 10 times faster than your facial skin.
This means you could easily have an 80-year-old scalp before you turn 50.
"This accelerated aging is precisely why you can lose half your hair before you notice anything wrong," explains Dr. Kilgour.
"While you're carefully applying anti-aging creams to your face, your scalp is experiencing rapid aging that goes completely unaddressed."
Through years of research at the top universities and real-life experience as a clinician, Dr. Kilgour identified an issue which was coined as "Menoscalp"—a three disruption combination affecting women over 40:
The Three Disruptions Behind Menopausal Hair Damage
1. The Follicle Killer
Declining estrogen causes your follicles to shrink, producing thinner, weaker hairs that break easily.
2. Inflammaging
Persistent inflammation in the scalp gradually destroys hair follicles leading to thinner, weaker hair with each cycle.
3. Environmental Damage
Decades of UV exposure, pollution, and styling heat accumulate faster on your scalp than your face, damaging the follicle environment.
1. The Follicle Killer
Declining estrogen causes your follicles to shrink, producing thinner, weaker hairs that break easily.
2. Environmental Damage
Decades of UV exposure, pollution, and styling heat accumulate faster on your scalp than your face, damaging the follicle environment.
3. Inflammaging
Persistent inflammation in the scalp gradually destroys hair follicles leading to thinner, weaker hair with each cycle.
"This discovery was revolutionary because it explained why conventional treatments like Rogaine and minoxidil show such disappointing results for menopausal women," Dr. Kilgour notes.
The common solutions designed to stimulate growth, but they can't address an aged scalp that's experiencing all three disruptions simultaneously during menopause; this is why they only mask the problem, while the real cause underneath exacerbates.
And unlike hot flashes that eventually subside, scalp aging only accelerates with time. Each passing month without addressing the root cause makes recovery more difficult.
Are you finding clumps of hair in your brush? Noticing thinning at your temples? Seeing more scalp when your hair is wet?
These aren't isolated symptoms—they're direct results of having an "aged scalp" that needs specialized care.
"This discovery was revolutionary because it explained why conventional treatments like Rogaine and minoxidil show such disappointing results for menopausal women"
Real World Clinical Insights Into a Breakthrough Solution
As a Stanford dermatologist specializing in scalp health, Dr. Kilgour saw the devastating effects of menopausal hair loss firsthand in daily life through patients who were struggling.
While Dr. Kilgour can only help so many patients directly at the clinic...
In 2020, everything changed when a groundbreaking scientific study revealed that the fundamental approach to menopausal hair loss had been wrong all along.
Researchers took young, healthy hair follicles and transplanted them into aged scalps... and they stopped growing.
But when they placed aged, dormant follicles into young scalps... something remarkable happened.
The follicles started growing again, and growing thick and fast - proving that the scalp environment, not the follicles themselves, controls hair growth.
"I was determined to create a better solution which would help women across the country and not only the women in my area,"
Dr. Kilgour explains
"New research showed that the usual options that were created over 50 years ago, like Minoxidil were treating the symptom rather than the cause... It was a complete paradigm shift"
"I was determined to create a better solution which would help women across the country and not only the women in my area..."
Recognizing the significance of the progress in modern research, Dr. Kilgour set out to develop a solution specifically designed to address this newly identified root cause.
The result was a revolutionary approach that has been recognized by leading beauty publications like Vogue, Forbes, and Women's Health.
The innovative routine earned the Marie Claire 2024 Award for Best Medical-Grade Scalp Serum and the Elite Beauty Award 2024.
"For too long, women have been told that thinning hair is 'just genetics' or 'part of aging'," Dr. Kilgour says. "Recent science proves this simply isn't true—and more importantly, it doesn't have to be accepted."
The Daily Routine That’s Making Transplants & Drugs Obsolete
Based on these scientific breakthroughs, Dr. Kilgour developed what is now recognized as the first comprehensive anti-aging system specifically designed for the menopausal scalp.
The KilgourMD Dual-Action System takes a fundamentally different approach from conventional treatments by addressing all three aspects of Menoscalp simultaneously.
"Most women diligently follow dramatic skincare routines for their face but use only basic shampoo and conditioner on their scalp, which ages 10 times faster...
Think of the routine as advanced skincare for your scalp, combined with comprehensive follicle therapy," Dr. Kilgour says
"Most women diligently follow dramatic skincare routines for their face but use only basic shampoo and conditioner on their scalp, which ages 10 times faster"
The system consists of two specialized formulations:
The Prevention: This daily treatment works like advanced skincare for your scalp, shielding it from environmental damage, strengthening the barrier function, and balancing the scalp microbiome.
The Treatment: This intensive therapy enhances microcirculation, reactivates dormant follicles, and creates the optimal environment for thicker, fuller hair growth.
Simply apply a few drops of each serum in the evening, and you're good to go!
What makes this system truly revolutionary is its liposomal delivery technology.
"We essentially disguise the active ingredients to look like your cells"
"This allows them to penetrate deeply into the scalp tissue rather than just sitting on the surface like conventional treatments," explains Dr. Kilgour.
Clinical Proof That Shocked Experts
The proof is in the numbers. In a 24-week clinical study involving 120 participants, the ingredients were compared to 5% minoxidil—the current standard treatment for hair loss.
The results were astounding:
214% increase in hair growth
+10,200 hairs—better results than one hair transplantation procedure
81% more effective than minoxidil
Even more impressive was the safety profile...
While the KilgourMD system showed minimal side effects, minoxidil users experienced:
Itching and scalp irritation
Burning sensations
Unwanted hair growth in different body parts
"By addressing the aged scalp environment rather than just forcing growth, we could achieve better results with fewer side effects," notes Dr. Kilgour "These results confirmed what we had theorized."
"By addressing the aged scalp environment rather than just forcing growth, we could achieve better results with fewer side effects."
Life-Changing Results
The clinical data is impressive, but the personal stories from women whose lives have been transformed are even more powerful:
Stacey K, a 50-year-old financial advisor from Chicago, had been losing hair for multiple years when she entered perimenopause, before trying the KilgourMD system.
"My hairdresser has been cutting my hair for 15 years. Today, I went for my cut and she was so surprised by the new hair growth. I am 50 and so thrilled to know this products works so well on my older scalp!"
Patricia M, 49, shares a similar experience: "I was at the point of considering a hair transplant. My husband convinced me to try KilgourMD first, and I'm so grateful. By the second month, my ponytail was nearly twice as thick, and I no longer had that terrible shedding in the shower."
These aren't isolated cases. The KilgourMD website features hundreds of verified reviews from women who have experienced remarkable results:
"The difference in just 90 days is stunning. I no longer dread going to get my hair done." – Margaret T, 61
"I tried everything—biotin, collagen, special shampoos, even PRP treatments. Nothing worked until KilgourMD. It's been a life-changer." – Susan R, 54
Read more unfiltered reviews here.
KilgourMD Routine: Limited-Time Summer Savings
After transforming the lives of many women first hand as a Stanford dermatologist, the knowledge and life's work of Dr. Kilgour is finally available for everyone in a revolutionary routine. Endorsed by nearly 500 US clinicians, the routine has become a landmark in menopausal haircare history.
Remember: You have a full 30 days to try the complete system. If you don't see results, simply return the bottles—even if empty—for a complete refund.
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The Choice Is Yours
The KilgourMD Dual-Action System is produced in limited batches to ensure quality.
Due to high demand, stock frequently sells out as many women secure multiple bottles at once to keep their growth steady.
And while the clinical results are impressive, you might be wondering if it's worth the investment.
At $127 (with the current 15% discount), the KilgourMD system is significantly less expensive than hair transplantation procedures that start at $8,000 and can exceed $25,000.
Unlike minoxidil, which must be used indefinitely to maintain results, the KilgourMD system addresses the root causes of hair thinning, potentially leading to lasting improvements.
"Many women are understandably skeptical after trying numerous products without success," Dr. Kilgour acknowledges. "That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can use both bottles completely, and if you don't see results, you'll get all your money back without any questions asked."
"That's why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can use both bottles completely, and if you don't see results, you'll get all your money back without any questions asked."
The system is also remarkably simple to use. The entire routine takes just 50 seconds a day—no doctor visits, no messy applications, no complicated steps.
Most women begin to see reduced shedding within the first two weeks, with visible improvements in thickness and regrowth becoming apparent after 30-60 days of consistent use.
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Remember: You have a full 30 days to try the complete system. If you don't see results, simply return the bottles—even if empty—for a complete refund.
More Life-Changing Results
The success stories continue to pour in from women of all ages and backgrounds:
''I've struggled with thinning hair for years and was starting to lose hope. This serum is the first thing that’s actually made a noticeable difference! My hair feels thicker, and I’m shedding WAY less. It’s super lightweight, dries quickly, and doesn’t leave my roots greasy. Already repurchased!''
- Lauren J.
"As someone in my early 40s, I've struggled with noticeable thinning at my temples, which has been a real concern, especially when styling my hair in a ponytail or bun. After experimenting with numerous products—both topical and oral—I've finally found one that delivers results. This is the only product that has effectively promoted hair growth in the specific areas I've been targeting. What I particularly appreciate about this product is that it isn’t greasy like many other topical treatments. I can easily apply it in the morning, comb it through my hair, and it doesn’t leave my hands feeling oily or lead to breakouts."
- Christina F.
"I absolutely LOVE them!! I was looking for hair products that have scientific backing behind them, and the Kilgour MD products bring just that. Having a dermatology-trained physician formulating these serums makes all the difference. They are easy to apply, smell nice, and are non-greasy. I use them together as recommended, and they have already made my hair feel healthier. Highly recommend these if you’re looking for a healthy scalp and stimulation of hair growth!!"
- Ann-Marie H.
"I’m genuinely impressed with the results! What stood out to me the most is the scientific approach behind it—it’s clear that a lot of thought and research went into formulating this. My hair feels thicker, healthier, and I’ve noticed significant growth in areas that were thinning. It’s refreshing to finally find a product that actually works as promised. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for an effective solution for hair growth!"
- Lexi A.
"Listen, I was hesitant because this isn’t cheap, but GOOD hair products never are. And this one is worth every single cent. My scalp used to feel tight and irritated, and that’s completely gone. My hair looks and feels stronger. Absolutely repurchasing."
- Taylor P.
Remember: You have a full 30 days to try the complete system. If you don't see results, simply return the bottles—even if empty—for a complete refund.
APPLY DISCOUNT & CHECK AVAILABILITY
Due to recent TV appearances,
stock is limited.
Frequently Asked
Questions
Kindly provided by the Founder of KilgourMD, Stanford dermatologist, Dr. James Kilgour:
Isn't it just genetics?
Genetics can make your hair more sensitive to thinning. However, genetics alone don’t seal your fate. Factors like hormonal changes during menopause, stress, and oxidative damage all drastically intensify hair thinning—even in those without a strong genetic predisposition.
The KilgourMD Dual-Action System is designed to address these triggers, blocking 5-α reductase, calming inflammation, and supporting scalp health while rejuvenating growth...
As clinical studies on our active ingredients show, even if genetics aren't on your side, you can take control and promote thicker, healthier hair.
Does it work for all hair types?
Absolutely! The Kilgour MD Dual-Action system works through prinicipal, cellular level mechanisms to address hair loss areas that are universal across all hair types and textures...
Whether you have straight, wavy, curly, or coily hair, the underlying menopausal hair thinning is driven by the same biological processes.
Our clinically studied & scientifically formulated approach targets the sources of menopausal disruption areas, making it effective regardless of your specific hair type or texture.
Why is liposomal delivery important?
Liposomal delivery is like giving the active ingredients a special license that lets them pass directly into your scalp cells...
These tiny phospholipid bubbles, which our ingredients are wrapped in, are made of the same material as your cell membranes, so your skin naturally welcomes them in.
This means ingredients can:
Bypass surface barriers
Penetrate deeper into scalp tissue
Deliver nutrients exactly where they're needed
Work more effectively than traditional topical treatments
By speaking the same "cellular language" as your skin, our liposomal technology ensures our ingredients get to work precisely where they can make the most difference without adverse reactions.
Can I use it during peri- or postmenopause?
Absolutely! Our system is designed to support hair health specifically during these unique challenges caused by the 3 disruption areas.
With natural, drug-free ingredients and advanced liposomal delivery, it’s safe and effective for use during these transformative times.
Can I use it if I have reactive or sensitive skin?
Our serums are specifically formulated to combine potency with gentleness and non-irritation, making them suitable for reactive and sensitive skin types.
We've carefully selected natural, clinically-studied ingredients that work harmoniously with your scalp's biology.
The liposomal delivery system ensures our active ingredients are absorbed without causing systemic inflammation or irritation.
We've also cultivated a specfic blend to soothe a sensitive scalp with ingredients like Bisabolol and Panthenol.
As always, if you have specific skin concerns, we always recommend consulting with your healthcare provider before making changes to your routine.
How long does one bottle of each serum last?
Each of our serums is 30ml, which should last one month with generous usage, but up to 3 months if used in a more targeted way.
What is the 30-day guarantee?
We know that you will love our products as much as we do, especially when you see the results. That's why we offer a 30-day no-question refund on all of our products.
Refunds are subject to our full refund policy.
After recovering my hair health,
do I stop using it?
It's common to consider stopping hair serums once your menopausal hair health improves, but maintaining some level of care can help sustain your results.
Menopausal hair thinning and shedding is a complex change and often persists for a long time.
Here's two approaches our customers have often taken:
Gradual Transition: Instead of stopping abruptly, reduce serum use to 1-3 times per week to monitor your hair’s response.
Seasonal or Stress-Triggered Use: Reintroduce regular serum use during times of high stress or noticeable shedding/thinning.
Stopping completely is an option if the underlying causes are resolved and maintenance strategies are in place.
However, maintaining healthy hair requires ongoing care, especially during menopause, so scaling back rather than stopping entirely may be more effective.