What is the Female Hair Loss Profile?

The Female Hair Loss Profile is a multi-marker blood test panel used to investigate internal causes of hair loss in women. Female hair thinning and excessive shedding are often linked to underlying nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalance, thyroid dysfunction or systemic health issues.

Rather than focusing on a single cause, this profile evaluates iron levels, thyroid hormones, reproductive hormones, vitamins, blood count markers and organ function. This allows a more accurate and clinically useful assessment of why hair loss is occurring.

The test is suitable for women experiencing gradual thinning, increased shedding, loss of hair density or changes in hair quality.

What does the Female Hair Loss Profile include?

This profile includes ONLY the following 31 biomarkers:

Iron Status

• Ferritin

Thyroid Function

• Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
• Free T4 (Thyroxine)

Reproductive Hormones

• Oestradiol (E2)
• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Vitamins & Minerals

• Vitamin B12
• Folate
• Vitamin D (25-OH)
• Zinc (Serum)

Full Blood Count & Red Cell Indices

• Haemoglobin
• Haematocrit
• Red Cell Count
• Mean Cell Volume (MCV)
• Mean Cell Haemoglobin (MCH)
• Mean Cell Haemoglobin Concentration (MCHC)
• Red Cell Distribution Width (RDW)
• White Cell Count
• Platelet Count
• Mean Platelet Volume

Liver Function & Proteins

• Alanine Transaminase (ALT)
• Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST)
• Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP)
• Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
• Total Bilirubin
• Albumin
• Globulin
• Total Protein

Kidney Function

• Creatinine
• Urea
• Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR)

Why do I need a Female Hair Loss Blood Test?

Hair loss in women is very often linked to internal imbalances rather than scalp problems alone. Blood testing helps identify treatable causes that may not be obvious without laboratory investigation.

You may benefit from this test if you experience:

• Increased hair shedding
• Diffuse thinning across the scalp
• Reduced hair volume or density
• Hair that breaks easily or grows slowly
• Fatigue or low energy
• Heavy or irregular periods
• Symptoms of iron deficiency
• Thyroid-related symptoms
• Hair loss after illness, stress or hormonal change
• Hair loss with otherwise normal scalp appearance

Identifying the underlying cause allows targeted treatment rather than trial-and-error supplements.

Benefits of the Female Hair Loss Profile

• Identifies iron deficiency
  Ferritin is one of the most important markers for female hair loss.
• Assesses thyroid health
  Even mild thyroid imbalance can disrupt hair growth cycles.
• Evaluates vitamin and mineral status
  B12, folate, vitamin D and zinc are essential for hair follicles.
• Includes reproductive hormones
  Oestradiol, FSH and LH support hormonal context.
• Screens for anaemia
  Full blood count markers assess oxygen delivery to hair follicles.
• Assesses liver and kidney health
  Organ dysfunction can indirectly affect hair growth.
• Comprehensive yet targeted
  Covers key causes without unnecessary markers.
• Supports personalised treatment planning
  Enables evidence-based supplementation or medical follow-up.

Step-by-Step – How the Test is Performed

• Book your blood test appointment online
• Attend your chosen UK clinic
• A healthcare professional collects a blood sample
• The procedure takes only a few minutes
• Results are reviewed once available

Optional home blood collection may be available in selected areas.

Your Female Hair Loss Results Explained

Normal Results

What this means:

• Iron, hormones, thyroid, vitamins and blood count are within reference ranges

What it suggests:
Hair loss may be stress-related, genetic or due to non-medical factors.

Mild to Moderate Abnormalities

What this may show:

• Low or borderline ferritin
• Suboptimal vitamin D, B12 or zinc
• Early thyroid imbalance
• Mild anaemia

What it suggests:
Hair loss may be reversible with targeted treatment.

Significant Abnormal Findings

What this may show:

• Iron deficiency
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Hormonal imbalance
• Significant anaemia or organ stress

What it suggests:
Further investigation or medical management may be required.