“Alopecia: Deficiency + Hormonal Disorder” Package
The “Alopecia. Deficiency + Hormonal Disorders” package is an extended laboratory assessment designed to evaluate not only vitamin and micronutrient levels but also the hormonal status affecting hair growth, density, and structure. Hair loss is often multifactorial and may be associated with both deficiency states and hormonal disorders, including androgen-dependent mechanisms and thyroid dysfunction.
The package includes:
General clinical and deficiency-related parameters
- Complete Blood Count (CBC + ESR)
Assesses the overall condition of the body and helps identify inflammatory processes, anemia, and other systemic changes. - Iron (Fe)
Measures serum iron levels, which are essential for normal blood formation and adequate nourishment of hair follicles. - Ferritin
The primary marker of iron stores in the body. Reduced ferritin levels are frequently associated with diffuse hair loss, even when hemoglobin levels are normal. - 25-OH Vitamin D
Participates in the regulation of immune processes and the hair growth cycle. - Vitamin B12
Essential for blood formation and normal cellular metabolism. Deficiency may be accompanied by hair loss and reduced energy levels. - Zinc (Zn) in blood (chromatography)
A trace element involved in keratin synthesis and the division of hair follicle cells. - Sex hormones
Hormonal balance plays a key role in regulating hair growth. Changes in androgen levels may lead to hair thinning, excessive shedding, and the development of androgenetic alopecia. - Testosterone
The primary androgen involved in hormonal balance. Its level influences susceptibility to hormone-dependent hair loss. - Dihydrotestosterone (DHT)
The active form of testosterone and a key factor in androgenetic alopecia, affecting the sensitivity of hair follicles. - Sex Hormone-Binding Globulin (SHBG)
Regulates the level of biologically active testosterone and its availability to body tissues. - Free Testosterone Index
Reflects the proportion of active testosterone that may influence the condition of the hair and skin. - Prolactin
Elevated levels may disrupt hormonal balance and contribute to diffuse hair loss. - Thyroid hormones
Thyroid function directly affects metabolism, energy balance, and the hair growth cycle. Thyroid disorders are often accompanied by hair loss and thinning. - Ultrasensitive TSH (Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone)
The primary marker of thyroid function. Abnormal levels may be associated with hair loss and changes in hair structure. - Free T4 (Thyroxine)
An active hormone that influences metabolism and hair growth at the cellular level.