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Does Dihydrotestosterone Blood Test Help To Predict Androgenic Alopecia Infection?

I ve experienced thinning weakening hair since a very bad case of the flu 18months ago I had a comprehensive blood test four months ago that showed I had problems with my thyroid TSH was elevated although t4 was normal range. I am trying to find out if I am experiencing hair thinning due to androgenic alopecia ... Would a Dihydrotestosterone blood test tell me if this is the case
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

In my opinion, the cause of your hair thinning is due to thyroid problem. Androgenetic alopecia is a clinical diagnosis which does not require blood tests. Please treat your thyroid problems first which will improve you hair problem.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Does Dihydrotestosterone Blood Test Help To Predict Androgenic Alopecia Infection?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. In my opinion, the cause of your hair thinning is due to thyroid problem. Androgenetic alopecia is a clinical diagnosis which does not require blood tests. Please treat your thyroid problems first which will improve you hair problem. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.