To understand how to stop male pattern baldness, it is necessary to clearly define the type of alopecia. Therefore, you need to consult a doctor who will examine you and prescribe a set of diagnostic measures.
Analysis of the level of thyroid hormones in the blood.
Hair loss very often occurs against the background of thyroid dysfunction. If the production of thyroid hormones is disrupted, hyperthyroidism occurs.
Complete blood test.
It determines the level of hemoglobin, the number of erythrocytes, leukocytes, platelets, as well as the “formula” of leukocytes and the characteristics of erythrocytes. For example, low hemoglobin levels may indicate iron deficiency anemia, which causes oxygen starvation in the body and can lead to increased hair loss.
Biochemical analysis of blood to determine the level of vitamins and trace elements.
Lack or excess of chemical elements and vitamins in the body can provoke various pathological conditions.
Blood test to determine the level of ferritin.
Determining the concentration of ferritin allows you to diagnose many types of anemia. Thus, elevated ferritin levels indicate excess iron, liver pathology, acute and chronic infectious and inflammatory diseases, and oncology. Decreased concentrations indicate iron deficiency anemia.
Wasserman reaction (or FTA-ABS).
Serological blood tests are performed to detect antibodies to the infectious agent. In the case of alopecia, the diagnosis is performed to detect or exclude diagnoses of syphilis and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Immunogram to determine the level of B- and T-lymphocytes.
This analysis allows you to determine the general state of human immunity, as well as to identify autoimmune diseases, ie conditions in which the body produces antibodies to its own cells. B-lymphocytes are involved in the production of these immunoglobulins, and T-lymphocytes control their work.
Genetic examination to determine the presence of hereditary alopecia.
Sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone is an inherited disorder. Such a study will accurately diagnose androgenetic alopecia.
Phototrichogram.
To perform this examination, the patient shaves the hair in a small area, and after 2-3 days with a trichoscope, the doctor examines the grown hairs, and this process is recorded. Then the trichologist analyzes the record with high magnification, and special programs calculate the number of hairs per square centimeter.
Trichoscopy.
It is an examination of the condition of hair, their roots and scalp with a microscope. For this examination, several dozen hairs are taken from the bald spot to determine the phases of their growth cycle.
Examination for the presence of fungal infection.
Hair loss can be caused by a fungal infection. Therefore, the scalp and hair are examined for the presence of a fungal infection – to diagnose dermatomycosis.
The results of tests and examinations will help determine the cause of the disease. The doctor may then recommend that the patient consult a specialist to treat the underlying condition that caused the baldness, or prescribe a course of treatment for alopecia.