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Whole scalp, diffuse shedding / Treatment

Iron and vitamin D testing

Also called ferritin test, thyroid test, TSH, blood tests for hair loss

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Worth checking in diffuse shedding. Correct a deficiency before buying serums.

Evidence
Moderate
Status in PH
Clinic
Typical monthly cost
[TODO: price]
Where it acts
Whole scalp
Time to see results
Shedding often settles months after a deficiency is corrected

Low iron stores (ferritin), low vitamin D and thyroid problems are linked to diffuse shedding[1]. In r/beautyph hairfall threads, commenters routinely suggest TSH, FT3, FT4, ferritin and vitamin D checks[2]. A doctor can decide which tests fit your history.

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What people worry about

In readers' own words, from Filipino Reddit threads. Then our answer.

Normal ba ang hairfall ko?“Normal ba 'tong hairfall ko?”

Losing about 50 to 100 hairs a day is normal. A sudden increase two to four months after a fever, birth, crash diet or big stress is usually telogen effluvium, which often settles on its own. Patches, scarring, pain or very fast loss need a dermatologist.[3][2]

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Prices and where to buy

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Sold at: Hospital labs, Diagnostic centres (Hi-Precision, Healthway).

Prices checked October 2026

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Telogen effluvium

Condition

Also called TE, stress shedding, post-illness shedding

Sudden all-over shedding 2 to 4 months after a trigger. Usually temporary.

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Biotin

Supplement

Also called vitamin B7, hair vitamins

Helps only if you are deficient, which is rare. Can skew lab tests.

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Postpartum hair loss

Condition

Also called post natal hair loss, postpartum hairfall

Starts about 3 to 4 months after birth and usually settles by the first birthday.

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This guide is for information. Talk to a doctor or dermatologist before starting any prescription treatment.

Citations

  1. 1The role of vitamins and minerals in hair loss: a review. Dermatol Ther (Heidelb), 2019.
  2. 2Do you guys have any tips for hairfall?. r/beautyph. User reports, not medical evidence.
  3. 3Do you have hair loss or hair shedding?. American Academy of Dermatology.
  4. 4Hair loss: diagnosis and treatment. American Academy of Dermatology.

Status tag key: Clinic procedure.