Understanding the cause of your hair loss is the first step toward effective treatment. A precise diagnosis can help identify the underlying factors and guide a personalized plan to restore your hair.
Diagnosing Hair Loss: What’s Involved?
Diagnosing hair loss requires more than just examining the visible symptoms. We take a comprehensive approach to evaluate your scalp, hair, and overall health to pinpoint the cause of your hair loss. This thorough evaluation helps us accurately classify your hair loss and recommend treatments tailored to your condition and goals.
The process often includes the following:
- Detailed Medical History: Understanding your medical history, lifestyle, and any recent stressors that could contribute to hair loss.
- Physical Scalp Examination: A close inspection of your scalp and hair to assess thinning patterns, follicle health, and potential scarring.
- Pull Test: One of our hair transplantation surgeons gently pulls a small section of hair to determine the level of shedding and evaluate the strength of your hair follicles.
In some circumstances, our clinical team may also recommend the following:
- Scalp Biopsy (if needed): Removing a small sample of scalp tissue to examine under a microscope and rule out specific conditions such as scarring alopecia or infections.
- Blood Tests: Assessing hormone levels, nutritional deficiencies, or underlying medical conditions that could be affecting hair growth.
