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Female Hair Loss
: Part B. Evaluate your situation
Find a specialist - Evaluate scientifically
First of all, you need to find a qualified physician. Then you
need to evaluate various factors in order to start the right treatment
Blood Tests : There are a series of tests that
are required to accurately diagnose your condition. You need to
have these tests done, and you need a qualified specialist to review
them.
The necessary tests are :
- Hormone levels (DHEAS, Testosterone, Androstenedione, Prolactin,
Follicular Stimulating Hormone, and Leutinizing Hormone)
- Serum Iron, Serum Ferritin, TIBC (Total Iron Binding capacity)
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
- VDRL
- Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Clinical History: Take a moment and write down
the answers to the following questions, and have them prepared for
your physician's review.
- Are you on any medications?
- How long has this problem been occurring?
- Is the hair falling out fully intact, or is it breaking?
- Family history of diabetes, asthma, arthritis, lupus, vitiligo,
anemia, or Addison's disease?
- Have you recently given birth, or gone through menopause?
Time
to select a treatment right for you
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