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Is There A Specific Test That Can Be Done To Detect The Cause Of Hair Loss?

in the last 6 month my hair started falling out.iam 60 years old,the doctor said i did a blood test and said i didnt have testron so have a cream that i put on twice a day.but my hair is still falling out.i have been using the cream for 3 months.is ther any kind of test to see whats going on
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Thyroid abnormalities and iron deficiency are most common causes of hair loss. So, you can undergo Serum Thyroid Stimulating Hormone test and Serum Ferritin test to find the cause of your hair loss. Androgentic alopecia does not require blood test and your dermatologist will clinically diagnose it.

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Is There A Specific Test That Can Be Done To Detect The Cause Of Hair Loss?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Thyroid abnormalities and iron deficiency are most common causes of hair loss. So, you can undergo Serum Thyroid Stimulating Hormone test and Serum Ferritin test to find the cause of your hair loss. Androgentic alopecia does not require blood test and your dermatologist will clinically diagnose it. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.