How to know if it's an Estrogen or Testosterone Problem?
My hairloss started when I was 39, stopped for 6 months in which much of it started growing back, and now has been going on for the past 6 months again. I have also had the burning/creepy crawly sensations on my scalp. My scalp is also very flaky. I have no obvious signs of peri-menopause.
My total testosterone is 36, Free testosterone is .6, and DHEA Serum is 149.
What is the best way to figure out if my problem is due to low estrogen, or testosterone sensitivity?
creepy, crawly feelings in scalp
I am just looking through some former posts and I find it interesting to see that others who are experiencing hair loss have those "creepy, crawly feelings" in your scalp. I thought it was just me. However, I don't have them only in my scalp, but also in my feet and hands at times(that is where it started and then when I started noticing a lot of hair fall, it began in my scalp). I am expecting a call tomorrow from my GYN who I have asked to give me a name of a good endocrinologist. I would like to have all the hormone tests. I have had all the other blood tests, and also have been tested for a vitamin D deficiency and lupus, but all results are good except my iron and ferritin are on the low end of the normal range. I am 58 and have been through menopause, so I am searching for answers as to why 6 - 8 months ago I started having all these wierd body sensations and major hot flashes all over my body. The only thing left are the hormone tests . . . My hair was super thick and I have probably lost about half of it(thank goodness it is still thick enough that it is not obvious to others except my hairdresser).
I didn't have any major menopausal symptoms, so maybe it is payback time??