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Glossary Hair Pull Test

diagnostic method to assess hair shedding by gentle pulling

The Hair Pull Test is a diagnostic procedure used to evaluate hair loss. During the test, a small group of hairs (usually around 40-60) is gently pulled from the scalp to see how many hairs come out. If more than a few hairs are easily pulled out, it may indicate active hair shedding or a condition like telogen effluvium or alopecia areata.

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research Hair pull test: Evidence-based update and revision of guidelines

36 citations , December 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

In this study, researchers evaluated the hair pull test and found that normal values should be reduced to two hairs or fewer, with no significant impact from hair washing, brushing, or lifestyle factors such as hair texture and medication use.

research Hair pull test: A clinical update for patients with Asian- and Afro-textured hair

4 citations , December 2020 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

Pulling 2 or fewer hairs is normal for all hair types, including Afro- and Asian-textured hair.

research (R) Alopecia areata hair pull test and its correlation to histopathological findings.

December 2023 in “Minia Journal of Medical Research”

In this study, researchers found that transverse sections of alopecia areata lesions showed significantly more terminal hair follicles with perifollicular lymphocytic infiltrate compared to longitudinal sections, and this immune infiltration positively correlated with the positive hair pull test in patients.

research Trichoscopy‐assisted hair pull test: A helpful adjunct to trichoscopy for diagnosing and managing alopecias

July 2021 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

This manuscript describes a proposed ‘trichoscopy-assisted hair pull test’ that enhances the diagnosis of hair loss conditions by allowing immediate examination of proximal hair shafts and roots in patients with a positive hair pull test.

research Hair Evaluation Method: Pull Test and Wash Test

January 2015 in “Springer eBooks”

This chapter describes two simple, noninvasive methods — the pull test and modified wash test — which can diagnose and assess the severity of female hair loss, including conditions like telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia.

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community Is trichogram a good thing for testing genetic hair loss

2 upvotes 7 months ago

A dermatologist checked for hereditary hair loss using blood tests and plans to perform a trichogram. The user had slightly low Vitamin D3 levels, and the trichogram may help confirm androgenetic alopecia.

community Mystery hair loss and colour change

5 upvotes 6 years ago

The user is experiencing severe hair loss and color change despite low testosterone levels and healthy lifestyle changes. They have tried ketoconazole shampoo and consulted a dermatologist, who found no scalp issues but suggested using Toppik for coverage.

community If my T was suppressed due to taking HRT, why would dutasteride still be causing a SHED?

in Transgender 13 upvotes 1 year ago

Dutasteride can cause hair shedding even with suppressed testosterone levels due to previous damage from DHT. Hair shedding is often a sign of damaged hair being replaced by healthier growth.

community Switch from fin to dut and its worse

4 upvotes 1 year ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride can worsen hair loss for some men due to increased testosterone levels. Topical treatments like RU58841 and Pyrilutamide are suggested to counteract these effects, but individual responses vary.

community Finasteride 1MG and Minoxidil for 3.5 years. Scary diffuse shedding.

185 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been experiencing significant hair shedding despite using finasteride and minoxidil for 3.5 years. They suspect the shedding could be due to stress, medication changes, or other factors, and are considering blood tests and additional treatments like oral minoxidil and serums.

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