Before diagnosing your hair problem, the doctor will likely to give you a physical exam and ask about your medical history furthermore, and your doctor may ask to perform some medical tests, such as the following:
- Blood Test: This will help reveal the medical conditions related to your hair fall.
- Pull Test: Your doctor will pull some of your hairs to see how many come out. This will be helpful in the shedding process.
- Light Microscopy: This will help diagnose possible disorders of your hair shafts.
- Scalp Biopsy: Your doctor will scrape samples from the scalps. This will help in determining the infection causing the hair loss.