Womens' Hair Consult and Examination NYC - (212) 644-6454 - New York, NY

New York Dermatology 30 East 60th Street (Park/Madison) 8th Floor Suite 805 New York, NY Womens' Hair Loss NYC Treatment Center in New York, NY Opened 7 Days a Week for Treatment 212.644.6454 Hair pull The hair pull test is a simple diagnostic test in which the physician lightly pulls a small amount of hair (approx 100 simultaneously) in order to determine if there is excessive loss.  Women's Hair Loss Diagnosis Hair loss in women isn't always as straightforward as it is in most men.  Diagnostic Tests Hormone levels (DHEAs, testosterone, androstenedione, prolactin, follicular stimulating hormone, and leutinizing hormone) Serum iron Serum ferritin Total iron binding capacity (TIBC) Thyroid stimulating hormone (T3, T4, TSH) VDRL (a screening test for syphilis) Complete blood count (CBC) Scalp biopsy A small section of scalp usually 4mm in diameter is removed and examined under a microscope to help determine the cause of hair loss.   212.644.6454