Biopsy or blood work

I am interested to know what is best way to diagnosas alopecia ? Biopsy or blood work.

Or what is differences between blood work and biopsy to diagonasis alopecia?

Please , any information will be helpfull.

 

Mellisa

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Permalink Reply by Lexi on August 23, 2014 at 9:27pm

Why are you searching for a diagnosis?  It is what it is.  I would only look into making sure you have no other health conditions that may be causing hair loss. 

Permalink Reply by Recovered Alopecian on August 24, 2014 at 12:50am
A skin biopsy of the affected scalp will be highly recommended as it will show any abnormal presence of T-cells in the area. A blood work might not be suitable to provide a localized diagnosis. Following this a treatment will be advisable. I opted for an online treatment called pro-alopeciata and managed to recover completely without any side effects. It did have a heaty sensation when applied but I'm pleased that there was no recurrence.
Permalink Reply by Mellisa on August 24, 2014 at 11:13am

Thanks for replies . So , can biopsy help with future treatment?

Permalink Reply by Recovered Alopecian on August 25, 2014 at 3:02pm

A biopsy is more of a diagnostic procedure to confirm that you have Alopecia Areata and it will not influence treatment. A description of biopsy will be collecting and sending a sample of skin tissue from the affected area for a lab test by trained doctor.

The choice and decision to treat will be made by you soon after getting the result.

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