Apollo Hairfall Check Advance Female

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Curated by Dr Radha Shah, Apollo Hairfall Check - Advance comprises all the tests included in the essential package as well as testosterone, progesterone, FSH/LH, prolactin, HbA1c, lipid profile, and total iron-binding capacity tests. These tests can identify the underlying cause of hair fall in both men and women. The package is recommended for everyone suffering from significant hair fall.

Losing your luscious locks can be stressful. Individuals who pride themselves on their appearance and long, lustrous hair may feel conscious about hair loss.

There are many different hair loss patterns, including hair thinning, sudden hair loosening, or circular bald batches. While some amount of hair loss and hair thinning, around 50-100 hair strands, is normal for every person, if it’s happening in excess, it’s a thing of concern.

Hair loss in women can be due to several reasons, such as:

• Severe stress
• Ageing
• Rapid, unintentional weight loss
• Radiation or chemotherapy
• The side effect of medicines for heart problems, birth control, gout and depression
• Hair trauma due to tight hairstyles
• Skin conditions such as folliculitis or psoriasis
• Medical conditions like major infections or thyroid troubles
• Poor nutrition and low protein or iron levels
• Baldness due to hormonal or genetic factors

If you are worried about your voluminous and consistent hair fall, talk to your physician about it. They are likely to run a hair fall test to determine the cause of the hair loss.

Apollo 24/7 offers extensive and advanced hair fall test for women, which comprises 51 tests:

• Thyroid Profile: This test measures your thyroid levels. If there is a severe imbalance in T3, T4 and TSH levels, it can cause hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism. This, inadvertently, paves the way for troubles like hair loss. You will note uniformly sparse hair growth.
• Vitamin B12: This vitamin is vital for hair growth and maintains a necessary RBC level. If these oxygen-carrying cells are low, it can leave your scalp undernourished. Eventually, your locks will become brittle and weak, causing worrisome hair fall. So, this test measures the amount of vitamin B12 in your bloodstream.
• Vitamin D - 25 hydroxy (D2+D3): Several studies have concluded that vitamin D deficiency is associated with hair loss. If your body has low Vitamin D, it cannot stimulate both old and new hair follicles, causing a growth stunt. The test determines the number of Vitamin D in your body. 
• Iron Serum: Hair loss can have many reasons, one of which could be a lack of enough iron, leading to bald patches on your scalp. The test considers the iron levels present in your blood to rule out iron deficiency as the cause of hair fall. 
• Complete blood count (CBC): This test checks for haemoglobin, PCV, MCV, MCH, MHCH, RBC count, RDW, differential leucocytic count, total leucocyte count and absolute leucocyte count. If any of these components are found in imbalance, it can be the leading cause of hair fall and baldness.
• FSH,LH & Prolactin, Serum: It is a group of tests that evaluate the health of a woman's reproductive organs. The test checks the levels of FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone), LH (Luteinizing hormone) and Prolactin. High levels of prolactin can inhibit hair growth.
• Testosterone - Free: This test assesses the testosterone level in the blood. It is a hormone present in both men and women and when the levels fluctuate it can cause hair loss in both male and female.
• Lipid Profile: This test checks the level of triglycerides, HDL cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, VLDL cholesterol and total cholesterol in blood. High levels of LDL can not only cause heart problems but also trigger hairfall.

Book the advanced hair fall test for women today, exclusively from Apollo 24/7. This hair loss test at home will be conducted from the comfort of your living room, so it’s quick, convenient and easy!
 

Frequently asked questions

Are there any symptoms of hair loss?

Hair fall can occur in distinct ways, based on what's causing such hair loss. It can happen both gradually or suddenly and can affect your whole body or just the scalp. You will notice early signs like gradual hair thinning on the top of your head, patchy or circular bald spots, patches of scaling that eventually spread to the whole scalp, sudden loosening of hair and full-body hair loss.

What are the primary causes of hair loss?

The following factors can increase the risk of hair loss: Hereditary or genetic history Medical conditions like alopecia areata, scalp infections, hair-pulling disorders Hormonal changes owing to thyroid, menopause, pregnancy, or childbirth Usage of supplements and medications for arthritis, heart ailments, high blood pressure, gout, depression, and cancer Tight hairstyles or hot-oil permanent treatments Radiation therapy Emotional or physical shock and stress

Are some people more at risk of hair fall than others?

Yes, certain risk factors can cause inevitable hair loss more than others. This includes growing age, previous family history, particular ailments like lupus or diabetes, significant and unintentional weight loss, poor nutrition and stress.

What are some easy remedies for hair loss?

To prevent hair fall, you should quit smoking, avoid exposure to UV light, avoid using hot rollers or curling irons, and discuss your medications with your doctor to see if that might be the cause.

Is hormonal imbalance a reason for hair fall?

Yes, if your body suffers from hormonal imbalance, it can cause hair loss. Although, with the proper treatment and medicines, it is a reversible situation and can be tackled!