AboutMelanie Vonzabuesnig Expertise Female hair loss is my main focus. Women today are very susceptible to several types of hair loss including telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and androgenetic alopecia. I can answer questions about the causes and types of female hair loss. I can share information about natural holistic remedies to improve female hair loss conditions.
Experience My interest in female hair loss sprung from my own experience with extensive hair loss. Determined to grow my hair back, I diligently studied every piece of information I could find on the biology of hair growth. After successfully re-growing my hair with safe and effective natural products, I felt compelled to learn more and to share this information with other women. I am experienced in blending custom hair loss formulas. I am also experienced in writing about female hair loss issues.
Publications My hair loss information has been included in The Truth about Womens Hair Loss by Spencer Kobren, Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles, Alternative Healing by Bill Gottleib and Natural Health Magazine. I am the author of several books on hair loss.
Education/Credentials I am a certified aromatherapist specializing in formulas for scalp and hair conditions.
Question i went for a biopsy to a dermatologists physicians assistant and she said a biopsy can only show two things..alopecia areata or TE. is that true? i feel so mad that others have said they get biopsies done and find out whats going on. i was diagnosed with TE but i've had it for 3 years and no dr. can tell me why. i feel like i had the biopsy for nothing as im starting to suspect aga. by the way i am a 44 yr old female.
Answer Did the dermatologist assistant actually perform the biopsy? The person taking the biopsy should be very experienced and knowledgeable in this area in order to obtain relevant samples. Proper scalp biopsies are difficult to obtain and even more difficult to interpret. A dermapathologist specializing in scalp and hair conditions would be most qualified. A lot of information on the condition of follicles and the pattern of hair growth and loss can be obtained from a proper biopsy. The most information is obtained when both vertical AND horizontal samples are taken and analyzed.
In many hair loss cases sufficient information can be obtained by clinical examination of the scalp, microscopy, blood work and medical history. Scalp biopsies are usually not warranted when normal TE, alopecia areata or androgenetic alopecia is suspected, unless there is a specific reason for doing so. Scalp biopsies are often performed when scarring is suspected, as scarring alopecia can be a symptom of a more serious medical condition. Knowledge of the extent and cause of scarring would help determine treatment.
Did you get the results/interpretation of your biopsy? Make sure you get a clear explanation of the findings.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
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