Hair loss can have medical contributors
Hair loss is not always a scalp-only problem. Anemia, thyroid disease, medications, illness, postpartum changes, nutrition, autoimmune disease, and stress can all be part of the history.
The American Academy of Dermatology notes that dermatologists may order blood tests during hair-loss evaluation when needed.
Labs are not a substitute for pattern recognition
Bloodwork may help in selected cases, but labs do not replace scalp-pattern review. A patient can have normal labs and still have pattern hair loss, alopecia areata, traction alopecia, or scarring alopecia.
When to seek review
Hair loss should be reviewed when it is sudden, patchy, symptomatic, scarring, rapidly progressive, associated with systemic symptoms, or persistent despite obvious trigger correction.
How CutisRx fits
CutisRx can help begin the review process for appropriate hair-loss concerns. Some patients may still need in-person dermatology, labs, or biopsy.
Available in eligible U.S. states except Alaska, Mississippi, and New Jersey.
FAQ
Should everyone with hair loss get labs?
No. Labs depend on history, symptoms, pattern, and clinician judgment.
Can thyroid disease cause shedding?
Thyroid disease can contribute to hair changes, but it is not the only possible cause.
Can anemia cause hair loss?
Iron deficiency or anemia may contribute in some patients, but diagnosis and treatment should be individualized.