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Female Pattern Hair Loss

Also known as: FPHL · Female Androgenetic Alopecia

Female pattern hair loss is progressive central scalp thinning driven by androgen sensitivity and a genetic predisposition. Iron status, thyroid function, and androgen profile shape candidacy.

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Dr. Laura Purdy · MD, MBA
Clinical Director, oMeds
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Provider-reviewed evaluation pairs ferritin, TSH, free T4, free testosterone, DHEA-S, and SHBG to separate androgen-driven loss from telogen effluvium and nutritional drivers before deciding on optimization candidacy.

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