Low Level Laser Therapy for Hair Loss

Female Pattern Hairloss Diagnosis

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Female hairloss is an issue that affects at least 20% of women. 

Female hairloss 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 hairloss.  They will need to perform a series of tests.

Because many doctors do not spend much time researching hairloss, it may take visits to several doctors to find an experienced dermatologist who knows how to diagnose and treat women's hairloss 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 hairloss.

The following tests should be performed in most circumstances to determine the cause of any hairloss:

  • 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

Your Doctor Will Need the Following Medical History Information
 

  • What is the duration of the hairloss problem?
  • Is the hair coming out by the roots, or is it breaking?
  • Increased shedding or increasing thinning?
  • Age of onset
  • Drugs
  • Menses, pregnancy, menopause
  • Past health
  • Family history
  • Hair care, hair cosmetics
  • Diet
   

Differential Diagnosis

 Hair coming out by roots Hair breaking
 Telogen effluvium Tinea capitis
 Androgenetic alopecia Structural hair shaft abnormalities
 Alopecia areata Breakage due to improper use of hair care cosmetics
 Drugs Anagen arrest
   

Types of Hairloss

 Non-scarring Scarring
 Androgenetic alopecia Discoid lupus erythematosus
 Telogen effluvium Lichen planus
 Alopecia areata Pseudopelade
 Tinea capitis Severe fungal, viral or bacterial infection
 

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