Diagnostic Tests for Baldness

Diagnostic Test list for Baldness:

The list of diagnostic tests mentioned in various sources as used in the diagnosis of Baldness includes:

• Physical examination
  • Is baldness focal or diffuse?
  • Is there an associated rash?
  • Is it characteristic of male pattern baldness?
  • In women with male pattern baldness , look for signs of virilisation such as clitoral enlargement , acne , facial hirsuitism - may suggest endocrine dysfunction.
  • Scalp and hair scrapings for culture - looking for fungal infection.
  • Skin biopsy - may help identify lupus erythematosus, psoriasis and alopecia areata.
• Blood tests
  • Full blood count
  • Iron studies
• Other tests
  • Thyroid function test to detect hypothyroidism and hypothyroidism
  • Antinuclear antibody (ANA) assay - can help diagnose lupus erythematosus if baldness is focal, with a rash.
  • Syphilis serology if baldness is focal, without a rash
  • Total testosterone, free testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS), and prolactin - should be measured in women with male pattern baldness and evidence of increased androgens ( e.g. menstrual irregularities, infertility, hirsuitism, severe acne).

Home Diagnostic Testing

These home medical tests may be relevant to Baldness causes:

• Home Andropause Tests
• Prostate Health: Home Testing:
  • Home Prostate Tests
  • Home PSA Antigen Tests
  • Home Testosterone Tests

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