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I want to know what the reasons for extensive hair loss. i have alopecia and it appears it's getting worse. what blood test can be done to be determine the scalp inflammation or deficiency in blood or diet? hair loss
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Hair loss: Extensive hair loss to the point that is identified as alopecia can be due to variety of issues- stress, anemia, hormonal changes, hair cycle itself. Usually workup includes CBC, thyroid function, sex hormone levels, iron panel.Skin biopsy as well by Dermatologist if deemed necessary
Answered 4/4/2018
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Dermatologist: A dermatologist can examine you and determine what type of hair loss you have and whether it's permanent. Disorders like thyroid disease or other hormonal disturbance, scalp pathology will be checked for.
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If you can, find: a Dermatopathologist, and go for a consultation .Also a justifiable 2nd opinion. What type of Alopecia is crucial in guiding treatment and management. What academic medical center is within traveling distance. You will find this type of Sub-Specialist there.
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