Female Balding Pattern
Your doctor will take a detailed medical history and examine your scalp. she or he will check for signs of infection or inflammation and may order some blood tests to investigate other possible causes female balding pattern of hair loss, such as deficiencies or thyroid dysfunction. your doctor may also ask questions such as: 1. are you losing hair only from your scalp or from other parts of your body as well? 2. is there a pattern to the hair loss like a receding hairline, thinning or bald areas on the crown, or is the hair loss throughout your head? 3. have you had a recent illness or high fever? 4. do you dye or blow dry your hair? 5. have you been under unusual stress lately? 6. do you have nervous habits that include hair pulling or scalp rubbing? 7. do you have any other symptoms like itching, flaking, or redness of your scalp? 8. what medications do you take, including over the counter drugs? diagnostic tests that may be performed (but are rarely needed) include: 1. microscopic ...