Haarausfall (Hair Loss Assessment Panel)

Specialized diagnostic panel for hair loss (alopecia) analyzing 12 biomarkers across thyroid, hormones, nutrients, and inflammation affecting hair growth. Venous blood sample, no fasting required though morning collection preferred for hormones. Results within 3-5 days. Essential investigating: increased hair shedding, thinning hair, bald patches, hair texture changes, slow growth. Hair loss causes: androgenetic alopecia (genetic), telogen effluvium (stress/illness), thyroid disease, iron deficiency, hormonal imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, autoimmune (alopecia areata). Biomarkers tested: Blood Count - small blood count (CBC, anemia associated with hair loss, especially iron deficiency anemia); Inflammation - CRP (C-reactive protein, acute/chronic inflammation, autoimmune conditions causing hair loss including alopecia areata); Thyroid - TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone, both hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism cause diffuse hair loss, brittle hair, altered texture, thyroid disease very common especially women); Minerals - ferritin (iron stores, low ferritin (<40 ng/mL) strongly associated with hair loss even without anemia, women/vegetarians/heavy periods at risk, most common correctable cause), zinc (essential for hair follicle function, protein synthesis, cell division, deficiency causes hair loss, slow growth, brittle hair), selenium (antioxidant, thyroid function, hair health, both deficiency and excess can cause hair loss); Female Hormones - LH (luteinizing hormone), FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), estradiol (E2, primary estrogen), progesterone (reproductive hormones, imbalances cause hair loss - menopause, PCOS, perimenopause, high androgens in PCOS cause male-pattern hair loss in women); Androgens - DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, adrenal androgen precursor, elevated in PCOS associated with androgenetic hair loss), testosterone (in women, elevated testosterone/DHEA-S suggest PCOS or other androgen excess causing male-pattern hair loss, miniaturized hair follicles). Panel identifies most common treatable causes: iron deficiency (supplement iron, investigate source of loss), thyroid dysfunction (levothyroxine for hypothyroidism), PCOS/androgen excess (spironolactone, metformin, oral contraceptives), zinc/selenium deficiency (supplementation). Combined interpretation critical - for example, woman with elevated LH:FSH ratio (>2:1), elevated DHEA-S/testosterone, suggests PCOS; low ferritin alone explains diffuse shedding. Recommended for any unexplained hair loss before expensive treatments (minoxidil, finasteride). Note: panel designed for female hormone assessment; male hair loss typically androgenetic (genetic DHT sensitivity) requiring different evaluation (see Male Hormone Panel). Results guide: iron supplementation (if ferritin <40), thyroid medication (if TSH abnormal), PCOS treatment (if androgens elevated), nutritional correction (zinc, selenium). Hair regrowth takes 3-6 months after correcting deficiency. Follow-up testing recommended 3-6 months post-treatment. GOÄ pricing €211.81.

Hair health testing investigates the underlying causes of hair loss, thinning, or poor hair quality through blood markers, mineral analysis, or scalp assessment. Blood panels typically check iron, ferritin, thyroid function, vitamin D, zinc, and hormones (DHT, testosterone) — the most common nutritional and hormonal causes of hair loss. Hair mineral analysis evaluates trace element levels and can reveal toxic metal exposure. Identifying the root cause is essential because different types of hair loss require different treatments. Nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, and autoimmune conditions each have distinct and effective treatment approaches.