TrichoBioScan™ is a unique system that combines scientific microscopic hair analysis coupled with comprehensive blood testing to determine the cause of male and female hair loss and thinning. There are many medical issues that may cause hair loss such as auto immune disorders, thyroid problems, hormonal imbalances, elevated cholesterol levels and vitamin deficiencies, many of which may be undetected for months and years. 
Our scientific hair analysis measures damage to the follicle and blockage of nutrients due to build up of oil, dirt and a hormone called DHT. Our innovative system will provide you the answers to why you are losing your hair and offer treatment programs and products to suit your individual needs.
Tests for Women
| Name | Description |
| CBC (Complete Blood Count), TIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity), IRON Anemia |
Low Serum Iron - Iron deficiency anemia produces hair loss. Some people don't have enough iron in their diets or may not fully absorb iron. Low iron can be detected by laboratory tests and can be corrected by taking iron pills. Lack of iron causes the hair follicles to become weakened, thus resulting in hair loss and thinning. |
| CMP 14 Complete Metabolic Panel |
A Complete Metabolic Panel is a baseline blood test to check your blood sugar, kidney and liver function. This test is designed to check the overall health of your kidney, pancreas and liver. |
| DHEA- SULFATE |
DHEA is short for dehydroepiandrosterone, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands located just above the kidneys. After DHEA is produced by these glands it moves into the bloodstream, from there it travels through the body and into our cells where it is converted into male hormones, known as androgens, and female hormones, known as estrogens. High levels of testosterone and low levels of estrogen can cause significant hair loss. |
| PROLACTIN |
Prolactin is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland which helps produce breast milk. High levels of Prolactin are seen in pregnant women. Small amounts of Prolactin are found in men and non-pregnant women. However, hypothyroidism, medication, and pituitary tumors can cause the levels to rise. It is important to have Prolactin levels monitored because diseases of the thyroid and pituitary glands can cause significant hair loss. |
| ANA Anti-nuclear Antibodies |
Lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis and several other auto immune disorders occur when the patient's immune system creates antibodies which instead of protecting the body from bacteria & viruses attack the person's own body tissues. This causes symptoms of extreme fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, anemia, general malaise, & can result in the destruction of vital organs. Hair loss is one of the very first signs and symptoms of auto immune disorders. In some cases hair loss is patchy and even extreme. There are several medications to help treat auto immune disorders. |
| TSH (Thyroid Simulating Hormone) Hyper/Hypothyroidism |
Thyroid disease is caused by an over or under production of thyroid hormone (hypo or hyperthyroidism) which directly affects metabolism. Unfortunately one of the most common symptoms of this disease is hair loss and hair thinning. Some people actually say this is the worst symptom of their thyroid problem. Thinning hair, large amounts falling out in the shower or sink, often accompanied by changes in the hair's texture, making it dry, coarse, or easily tangled. Interestingly, some people have said that their thyroid problem was initially "diagnosed" by their hairdresser, who noticed the change! Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism can only be properly diagnosed with a blood test. Once treatment has started and hormone levels are stabilized within normal range, the loss will slow down and eventually stop. |
| Testosterone Free and Total |
High levels of testosterone can cause hair loss. Testosterone in increased levels is converted into DHT (Dihydrotestosterone).High concentrations of DHT can weaken and eventually kill the hair follicle, thus leading to hair thinning and hair loss. |
| Estrogen |
The reason that women experience hair loss during and after menopause is that their estrogen levels decline. This results in a shorter hair growth cycle, finer hair and eventually produces hair thinning. When estrogen declines, DHT rises therefore causing significant hair loss and hair thinning. Estrogen therapy can control and correct declining levels, therefore restoring the hair follicle’s durability. A simple estrogen blood test can detect this decline within your blood. |
| Lipid Panel (Triglycerides, Low/High density Lipids, LDL/HDL Ratio |
High cholesterol may be the result of an inherited disease or it may result from a diet high in saturated fats. Triglycerides are found in adipose (fat) tissue and also circulate in the blood to provide fuel for muscles to work. HDL’S (High Density Lipids) the “good fats” carry cholesterol in the blood and help to remove excess cholesterol and dispose of it. LDL’s (Low Density Lipids) the “bad fats” are considered undesirable because they deposit excess cholesterol in the walls of the blood vessel which can cause heart disease. High levels of cholesterol in the blood may travel to the hair follicle, suffocating it and blocking vitals nutrients to maintain follicular health and maintenance. |