Male Hair Loss
It is essential to have your hair loss problem assessed by a Trichologist, even if you think it’s just male pattern baldness. Several other types of hair loss conditions could require different treatments.
Female Hair Loss
A staggering 60% of the female population suffers from hair loss of varying degrees. This causes untold amounts of anxiety on behalf of the sufferer, as social opinion, in general, only regards hair loss as being a male problem.
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Why Get a Blood Test?
A blood test may be recommended, as most hair loss has underlying medical conditions that may be the cause of the hair loss, such as a vitamin or mineral deficiency or a hormonal imbalance. A woman who has thin hair with no bald patches may have hormonal imbalances caused by excess levels of androgens. Patients with advanced forms of alopecia will more likely require comprehensive blood counts. Blood tests are important to perform. Iron levels, thyroid abnormalities, and hormonal abnormalities are all important to screen. Testing for blood hemoglobin levels, iron, thyroid, B12, and Vitamin D should at least be considered in all patients. Other essential tests, depending on the patient’s history, include ANA, zinc, ESR, ENA, AST, Alt, bilirubin, DHEAS, total testosterone, AM cortisol, prolactin, etc… Blood tests should typically be ordered with suspected androgenetic alopecia.
You may also wish to visit a trichologist for preventative advice on how to keep your hair and scalp in good condition and avoid health conditions.
