Hair loss is a huge problem, especially for women. It can cause emotional distress and affect self-esteem.
Hair loss usually affects both men and women. The most common type of hair loss is male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia).
In men, the hairline recedes and the crown becomes thin with age. In women, the hairline often remains the same. However, there can be thinning at the sides of the head and at the back of the scalp (vertex).
In both men and women, baldness can also occur due to:
- Medical conditions, such as thyroid problems or lupus erythematosus
- Hormonal changes (e.g. pregnancy)
- Medications that affect hormone levels (e.g. corticosteroids)
- Side effects from certain medications
- Some types of cancer
- Genetics
DNA Hair Loss Test Will Reveal Your Genetic Risk for Baldness
The DNA Hair Loss Test is a blood test that can reveal your genetic risk of hair loss. It is the only test that determines whether you are predisposed to male-pattern baldness androgenetic alopecia in both men and women. The test also identifies genetic variants associated with alopecia areata, female-pattern hair loss and frontal fibrosing alopecia, a rare form of scarring baldness.
The DNA Hair Loss Test is the only clinically validated diagnostic test for male-pattern baldness androgenetic alopecia that can be ordered without a prescription. The test is a simple blood draw, and the results are ready in about two weeks. If your DNA indicates that you are at high risk for male-pattern baldness, an experienced physician can work with you to develop a treatment plan to slow or stop hair loss as early as possible.
Thrix company is committed to helping you stay on top of your hair health. Their DNA test for hair loss is the first of its kind, and they are committed to updating their test as new research comes to light. Thrix is also working on a saliva-based test that will allow people who do not like needles or blood to get tested for hair loss risk at home.
