Female hair loss is an issue that affects at least 20% of women.
Female hair loss can be very difficult to diagnose. Many different conditions and causes can have a similar superficial appearance. A visit to a board certified dermatologist is recommended, since they specialize the most in hair loss. They will need to perform a series of tests.
Because many doctors do not spend much time researching hair loss, it may take visits to several doctors to find an experienced dermatologist who knows how to diagnose and treat women's hair loss properly. Any doctor who does not take a medical history such as the one below or perform the blood tests below may not have the proper background and knowledge to treat your hair loss.
The following tests should be performed in most circumstances to determine the cause of any hair loss:
- Hormone levels (DHEAS,Testosterone, Androstenedione, Prolactin, Follicular Stimulating Hormone, and Leutinizing Hormone).
- Serum Iron, Serum Ferritin, TIBC (Total Iron Binding capacity)
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
- VDRL
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
- Scalp Biopsy
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