How do doctors differentiate a genetic cause of hair loss versus other hair loss causes?

Doctor's Answer

Hi,

Androgenetic hair loss is diagnosed primarily by its distinctive pattern (non-scarring, frontal-temporal recession) and duration (several years) in a male. A positive family history is supportive.

In females, as the pattern may not very distinctive, exclusion of underlying chronic illnesses such as thyroid disease, iron deficiency may be needed.

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