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Suggest Blood Test To Rule Out Causes Of Hair Loss
I have a question about female hair loss. I am losing large amts of hair every time I wash it, this has been going on for about 2 1/2 or so yrs. I am frightful of losing it all. I am a 56 yr old menopausal women,I eat a healthy diet of fruits and veggies, and fish, very little red meat. I have been to a dermatologist who ruled out alapecia. I am concerned that I will lose it all before it has a chance to grow back! What blood test should Be done to possibly identify the cause or rule out illnesses known to cause hair loss?
Thu, 6 Oct 2016
Hello ma'am and welcome to HCM
Firstly it is necessary to find the cause of your hair fall. In your case it is most probably age related or due to general health.
Other things to check for are low iron and hemoglobin, thyroid problems, stress, pollution, previous fever, typhoid,chronic illnesses, certain medication etc. Be careful regarding application of chemicals, hair dyes.
Hair growth follows a particular cycle and new follicles and hairs have to grow over time. Age and hormonal changes of menopause play an important role in slowing this down.
The underlying cause has to be treated to see best results and prevent it from coming back. Any treatment needs to be taken over a few months to see good results.
Nutritious diet and rest is also required to help hair grow well. Add a hair supplement like Biotin or follihair capsule daily.
Renocia or anaphase shampoo will help with growth.
First hair fall will reduce and then new hairs will grow. You will see improvement in 2-3 months but Do take the treatment regularly.
Consult a dermatologist regarding blood tests to rule out conditions mentioned above.
At a later date if there is no change at all, you may consult your dermatologist regarding surgical methods like PRP, laser therapy etc.
Hope this helps you.
Firstly it is necessary to find the cause of your hair fall. In your case it is most probably age related or due to general health.
Other things to check for are low iron and hemoglobin, thyroid problems, stress, pollution, previous fever, typhoid,chronic illnesses, certain medication etc. Be careful regarding application of chemicals, hair dyes.
Hair growth follows a particular cycle and new follicles and hairs have to grow over time. Age and hormonal changes of menopause play an important role in slowing this down.
The underlying cause has to be treated to see best results and prevent it from coming back. Any treatment needs to be taken over a few months to see good results.
Nutritious diet and rest is also required to help hair grow well. Add a hair supplement like Biotin or follihair capsule daily.
Renocia or anaphase shampoo will help with growth.
First hair fall will reduce and then new hairs will grow. You will see improvement in 2-3 months but Do take the treatment regularly.
Consult a dermatologist regarding blood tests to rule out conditions mentioned above.
At a later date if there is no change at all, you may consult your dermatologist regarding surgical methods like PRP, laser therapy etc.
Hope this helps you.
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