I just came back from my first derm visit (my story is posted under the story section). He suspects Telogen Effluvium because there are no large bald areas, just more general thinning. The tests he ordered:
CBC, ferritin, TIBC with iron
DHEAS, testosterone
tests for syphillis and autoimmune disorders
(I've already had my thyroid checked and it's normal).
Now, aren't the female hormones missing from this list, like estrogen, FSH, etc.... ??? I wonder if because I have never been pregnant, have not changed my birth control pill and am nowhere near menopause (I'm 28) he did not consider hormonal fluctuations?
Anyone have any thoughts on this? Overall, I was very pleased with my visit.
CBC, ferritin, TIBC with iron
DHEAS, testosterone
tests for syphillis and autoimmune disorders
(I've already had my thyroid checked and it's normal).
Now, aren't the female hormones missing from this list, like estrogen, FSH, etc.... ??? I wonder if because I have never been pregnant, have not changed my birth control pill and am nowhere near menopause (I'm 28) he did not consider hormonal fluctuations?
Anyone have any thoughts on this? Overall, I was very pleased with my visit.