Check-up «Hair Loss Profile»

Laboratory diagnostics of hair loss causes. Helps to identify vitamin and trace element deficiencies, anemia, thyroid dysfunction and androgen levels − everything that can affect the condition of hair follicles and hair growth rate.

Analysis Description

Hair loss can be associated with a variety of reasons: from banal iron deficiency to hormonal disorders. The checkup allows you to assess the general condition of the body, rule out anemia, check the levels of zinc, vitamins D and B12, folate, hormones and thyroid function. It is suitable for both women and men and helps the doctor determine the individual causes of alopecia and choose the right treatment.

The lab diagnostics detect

Indications

Acute or chronic episodes of hair loss

Diffuse thinning and decreased hair density

Suspected anemia or micronutrient deficiency

Post-COVID, stress or hormonal imbalance

Preparing for an appointment with a trichologist, endocrinologist or dermatologist

Monitoring during hair loss therapy, assessing the effectiveness of treatment

Analysis Composition and Interpretation

Complete Blood Count (21 Parameters)

Gives a general picture of the body's condition. Helps to identify anemia, inflammatory processes and latent deficiencies that can provoke hair loss.

21 parameters that are included in the extended complete blood count:

Hemoglobin (Hb)
Red blood cells (RBC)
Hematocrit (HCT)
Mean corpuscular volume (MCV)
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin content (MCH)
Mean corpuscular hemoglobin content (MCHC)
Red blood cell distribution width (RDW)
Leukocytes (WBC)
Neutrophils (absolute value)
Lymphocytes (absolute value)
Monocytes (absolute value)
Eosinophils (absolute value)
Basophils (absolute value)
Neutrophils (%)
Lymphocytes (%)
Monocytes (%)
Eosinophils (%)
Basophils (%)
Platelets (PLT)
Mean platelet volume (MPV)
Platelet distribution width (PDW)

Zinc (serum)

Important for cell division, keratin synthesis and overall hair growth. Plays a key role in tissue regeneration and the functioning of the immune system. Zinc deficiency is often accompanied by dullness and hair loss.

Normal range: 11–24 µmol/l

Reasons for increased values: taking supplements, dehydration
Reasons for decreased values: dietary deficiency, chronic inflammation, absorption disorder

Iron

Iron is necessary for the synthesis of hemoglobin and saturation of tissues with oxygen. Deficiency of this element is one of the common causes of diffuse hair loss.

Normal range:

Women: 8.9–30.4 µmol/l
Men: 11.6–31.3 µmol/l

Reasons for increased values: hemochromatosis, taking iron supplements
Reasons for decreased values: iron deficiency, blood loss, chronic diseases

Ferritin

An indicator of iron reserves in the body. With a decrease in ferritin, hair begins to fall out even with a normal level of iron in the blood serum.

Normal range:

Women: 10–120 µg/ml
Men: 20–250 µg/ml

Reasons for increased values: inflammation, infections, iron overload
Reasons for decreased values: iron deficiency, chronic blood loss, vegetarianism

Folate

Participates in cell division, hematopoiesis and amino acid synthesis. Folate deficiency affects the nutrition of hair follicles and can slow hair growth.

Normal range: >3 ng/ml

Reasons for increased values: taking supplements
Reasons for decreased values: deficiency in the diet, alcoholism, diseases Gastrointestinal tract

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)

Regulates thyroid function and thyroid hormone levels. They affect metabolism, hair growth, thermoregulation and energy levels.

Normal range: 0.4–4.0 mIU/l

Reasons for increased values: hypothyroidism, thyroiditis
Reasons for decreased values: thyrotoxicosis, pituitary insufficiency

Total Testosterone

In men − the main sex hormone, in women − in small quantities it participates in the regulation of the sebaceous glands and follicles. If in excess, it can cause androgenetic alopecia.

Normal range:

Women: 0.52–1.72 nmol/l
Men: 8.64–29 nmol/l

Reasons for increased values: PCOS, tumors, adrenal hyperplasia
Reasons for decreased values: hypogonadism, age, antiandrogen use

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

Participates in cell division, hematopoiesis and tissue nutrition. A deficiency leads to anemia and deterioration of the skin and hair.

Normal range: 197–771 pg/ml

Reasons for increased values: vitamins intake, liver disease
Reasons for decreased values: gastritis, malabsorption, vegetarianism

Vitamin D (25-hydroxyvitamin D)

Affects immunity, cell division and skin health. Reduced levels of vitamin D can lead to chronic, seasonal or diffuse hair loss.

Normal range: 30–100 ng/ml

Reasons for increased values: taking high doses, sarcoidosis
Reasons for decreased values: sun deficiency, malabsorption, obesity

Check-up «Hair Loss Profile»

1 200 AED