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What tests should I ask for? (Accutane or Medications Induced Hair Loss)
I am posting the following info for everyone to know -
These are the basic investigations for hair loss in women. You can undergo all these tests.
Tests for Hair Loss in Women
Hormone levels (DHEA, testosterone, androstenedione, prolactin, follicular stimulating hormone, and leutinizing hormone)
Serum iron, serum ferritin, and total iron binding capacity (TIBC)
Thyroid levels (T3, T4, TSH)
VDRL (a screening test for syphilis)
Complete blood count (CBC)
Scalp biopsy -- A small section of scalp, usually 4 mm in diameter, is removed and examined under a microscope to help determine the cause of hair loss.
Hair pull -- A doctor lightly pulls a small amount of hair (about 100 strands) to determine if there is excessive loss. If more that 3 hairs come out, then the patient is likely suffering from excess hair loss. Normal range is one to three hairs per pull.
Densitometry -- The densitometer is a handheld magnification device used to check for miniaturization of the hair shaft.
Degree of Hair Loss
There are two widely known female hair loss density scales used by most hair loss specialists: the Ludwig Scale and the Savin Scale. They are identical except that the Savin Scale also measures overall thinning.
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» I phoned my Endocrinologists office the other day for an appointment
» because of my high hair shedding. I have an appointment this Wednesday.
» Does any one know what blood tests I should ask for?
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» Kathy
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- Kathy, 03.09.2007, 22:24
- What tests should I ask for? - HairSite Admin, 24.05.2008, 23:25