Diagnostics

In case of excessive hair loss it is recommended to perform the following examinations:

Trichoscopy

Microscopic examination of scalp and hair

Biochemical examinations

  • morphology
  • glucose level
  • iron
  • ferritin
  • total iron-binding capacity (TIBC)
  • FT3, FT4, TSH
  • total protein
  • antibodies ANA

In case of polytrichosis in other body parts and menstrual disorder it is recommended to perform the following examinations:

  • prolactin
  • progesterone
  • testosterone

Skin biopsy

In some cases it is reasoned to collect a fragment of skin together with connective tissue hair sheath for histopathology.

 

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