First steps
- Full thyroid panel: TSH, T4, T3, TPO antibodies
- Ferritin (target ≥70)
- Iron + TIBC + saturation
- Dermatology consult if patches
Treatment options
- Levothyroxine if hypothyroid
- Iron supplementation
- Topical minoxidil
- Spironolactone (if androgenetic)
When to see doctor
Hair loss ≥3 months or sudden onset. Patches need dermatology asap.
Informational only — a symptom pattern is not a diagnosis. Only a clinician can diagnose the cause of your symptoms.