Hair tests

Hair tests are designed for people who experience problems with the condition of their hair and scalp. Carefully selected trichological diagnosis It can help to determine the cause of excessive hair loss, brittle hair, weak hair or an excessively oily scalp. The tests do not require any special preparation, although the preparation required depends on the type of test being carried out.

Basic diagnostic tests may include, amongst other things, a full blood count, and tests to measure levels of vitamin D3, TSH, iron and selected hormones, such as DHEA, testosterone and androstenedione. However, the range of tests should always be tailored to the patient’s symptoms, age, gender and individual state of health. It is advisable to take the results to a doctor, who will assess them in the context of any existing hair problems.

Tests can help identify vitamin and mineral deficiencies, as well as certain hormonal disorders, which may affect the condition of the hair. Identifying the cause of excessive hair loss is particularly important in the case of various types of telogen effluvium, androgenetic alopecia or alopecia areata. However, diagnosis alone is not a treatment – its aim is to identify the possible cause of the problem and to help in selecting the appropriate treatment.

Indications for testing may include, amongst others, excessive hair loss, noticeable thinning of the hair, the appearance of receding hairlines, weak and brittle hair, or a deterioration in the condition of the hair. Symptoms affecting the scalp, such as dandruff, itching or seborrhoea. The appearance of clearly defined areas of hair loss also requires consultation with a specialist.

If you have any hair problems, it is worth consulting a trichologist or a doctor, who may decide that further tests are necessary. Based on the results and an assessment of the scalp, an appropriate course of action can be planned. Depending on the identified cause, treatment may be supplemented by procedures such as needle mesotherapy of the scalp.