Skin & Hair Wellness Panel

A 29-biomarker panel investigating the internal drivers of skin conditions, hair loss, and nail fragility. Covers reproductive hormones (testosterone, DHEA-S — drivers of hormonal acne and androgenic hair loss), thyroid function (hypothyroidism causes dry skin and hair loss), iron studies (the most common nutritional cause of hair loss), zinc, vitamin D, CRP, and a full blood count. Designed for those whose external treatments have failed because the root cause is internal.

Skin conditions, hair loss, and nail fragility are frequently treated as purely external problems — with topical treatments, salon products, and cosmetic procedures. But the most common drivers are internal: hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, thyroid dysfunction, and chronic inflammation. This 29-biomarker panel investigates the internal causes that external treatments cannot address. Reproductive hormones are a primary driver. Testosterone and DHEA-S (its adrenal precursor) cause androgenic hair loss and hormonal acne when elevated or when the ratio of androgens to oestrogen shifts — a common pattern during perimenopause, PCOS, and times of high stress. The thyroid panel is equally important: hypothyroidism is one of the most common causes of diffuse hair loss, dry skin, and brittle nails, and it is frequently missed because TSH-only testing fails to capture subclinical cases. Iron studies are included because iron deficiency (specifically low ferritin) is the most common nutritional cause of hair loss worldwide. Many women have ferritin levels within the conventional normal range but below the threshold needed for optimal hair growth — most dermatologists target ferritin above 70 micrograms/L for hair health, well above the lower limit of 15-20 that laboratories flag as deficient. Zinc deficiency impairs wound healing, reduces keratin production, and weakens hair structure. Vitamin D receptors are present in hair follicles and skin cells, and deficiency is associated with alopecia areata and psoriasis. An 8-12 hour fast with a morning blood draw is recommended for accurate hormone and iron results. ClearLabs delivers results within 2-3 business days, providing a clear picture of which internal factors are contributing to external symptoms — allowing targeted treatment rather than continued trial and error.