Blood Tests To Diagnose Hair Loss

Blood tests can be used to identify a range of biological disorders and can be crucial in the diagnosis or hair loss and reduced hair growth. The results obtained from blood tests can identify common issues that can contribute to your specific hair loss condition. We have a specific comprehensive blood profile that is well suited for picking up unusual or aberrant patterns. Your blood tests results will be available within 3 working days after receipt of your blood sample.

Our hair loss experts can analyse blood tests biomarkers in a different way to a doctor. We can look for results that may affect your hair but may still be within the ‘normal’ range.

Blood tests can be used to identify a range of biological disorders and can be crucial in the diagnosis or hair loss and reduced hair growth. The results obtained from blood tests can identify common issues that can contribute to your specific hair loss condition. We have a specific comprehensive blood profile that is well suited for picking up unusual or aberrant patterns. Your blood tests results will be available within 3 working days after receipt of your blood sample.

Our hair loss experts can analyse blood tests biomarkers in a different way to a doctor. We can look for results that may affect your hair but may still be within the ‘normal’ range.

Blood test panel

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is known for its role in immune system regulation and bone health playing a role in cell differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis. Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with various forms of non-scarring hair loss. Vitamin D is thought to play a role in the initiation and completion of a normal hair cycle, as well as the differentiation of the follicular and interfollicular epidermis.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is utilised in many parts of the body and metabolism. A deficiency in vitamin B12 has been linked to hair loss owing, to it’s vital role in cell division and red blood cell production. Vitamin B12 is required to promote new hair growth and directly affects DNA synthesis in the hair follicle with the use of methyl groups. Women with heavy menstrual cycles are at an increased risk of B12 deficiency.

Advanced iron profile

Iron is an essential mineral for hair growth and iron deficiency is significantly linked to hair loss. Ferritin is a storage protein for iron, high or low ferritin levels can be a strong indicator for anemia, inflammation or iron metabolism dysfunction. We check vital biomarkers that assess iron metabolism and sufficiency including: transferrin saturation, serum iron, total iron-binding capacity and unsaturated iron binding capacity

Serum protein

Chronic protein malabsorption can cause hair thinning over a period of time leading to a mild to moderate decrease in hair thickness. A lack of protein in the diet can affect hair due to its main structural component being protein itself. The body needs protein to build and repair tissues, protein is also used to make enzymes and hormones. Along with fat and carbohydrates, protein is a “macronutrient,” meaning that the body needs relatively large amounts of it.

Lipid profile

It has been shown that abnormal lipid profiles can lead to hair loss in genetically susceptible individuals. Many aspects of triglyceride and cholesterol biology are regulated by endogenous estrogens and androgens. High levels of triglycerides also correlate with insulin resistance, high levels of circulating insulin increase vascular resistance to peripheral tissues leading to hair loss.

Liver function profile

Liver disease can impact hair growth and trigger the onset of hair loss. Therefore, improper functioning of the liver affects all metabolic systems, including digestion and the uptake of fat-soluble vitamins. This is primarily because proper digestion, and the uptake of vitamins, is crucial for hair growth and cycling. The liver is responsible for the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, the detoxification of estrogen, and the regulation of blood sugar. All of which are important for normal follicle hair cycling.

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