Aesthetic medicine / Hair loss · Deutsch
Hair consultation with laboratoryHair loss in women – cause first, then treatment
Hair loss in women is common – and distressing. Often there is a treatable cause: iron deficiency, thyroid, hormones or stress. As a general and specialist practice we investigate first and then treat in a targeted way.
Dr. med. Abdurrahman Altuntas · Specialist FMH
Hair loss in brief
Physicians distinguish effluvium – increased shedding – from alopecia, visibly thinning hair. The most common forms in women are telogen effluvium (e.g. after childbirth, fever or iron deficiency) and female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia).
- 1Investigation with consultation and blood test in our own laboratory – results usually the same or next day.
- 2The medical investigation is usually covered by health insurance.
- 3First changes after treatment usually appear after 3–6 months.
Medical responsibility: Dr. med. Abdurrahman Altuntas, Specialist FMH in Internal Medicine and NephrologyUpdated: November 2026Forms of hair loss in women
The correct classification determines the treatment:
Telogen effluvium
Even shedding across the scalp, often after childbirth, infections, crash diets, stress or iron deficiency. Usually reversible.
Female pattern hair loss
Hereditary: the central parting widens while the frontal hairline usually remains. PRP and mesotherapy can support hair growth.
Hormonal change
As oestrogen falls, androgens gain relative influence – the hair can become thinner.
Alopecia areata
Round bald patches due to an autoimmune reaction – we refer to a dermatologist.
How the hair consultation works
- Consultation – course, medication, diet and stress factors
- Laboratory – blood sample in the practice – results usually the same or next day
- Treatment – correct any deficiency, PRP or mesotherapy of the scalp if appropriate
- Follow-up – assess progress together after a few months
Health check first
Thyroid, iron stores, vitamins and hormones are the most important laboratory values for hair loss – we measure them before any treatment.
When we advise against
With alopecia areata, inflamed scalp or scarring we refer to a dermatologist. PRP is not a miracle cure – we explain what is realistic.
Risks and side effects
With PRP of the scalp, redness, a feeling of pressure and small bruises are possible for a few hours to days. The investigation itself is low-risk.
Questions about hair loss in women
How many hairs per day is normal to lose?
Losing 50 to 100 hairs per day is normal, slightly more on hair-washing days. It becomes noticeable when significantly more fall out over weeks or the hair visibly thins.
Is hair loss after pregnancy normal?
Yes. In postpartum effluvium, increased shedding occurs about two to four months after birth. It usually resolves on its own – we still check iron and thyroid.
Can stress cause hair loss?
Yes. Severe physical or emotional stress can trigger telogen effluvium. Typically the hair falls out two to three months after the trigger.
Which blood tests matter for hair loss?
Among others ferritin (iron stores), thyroid values, vitamin D and B12 – and, depending on the situation, hormones.
Does health insurance pay for the investigation?
The medical investigation and treatment of a deficiency are usually covered. PRP and mesotherapy are self-pay services.
General practice and aesthetics under one roof
We look at your blood values too – often the decisive difference with hair loss in women.