In order to successfully slow down hair loss and strengthen the hair, it is crucial to establish a precise diagnosis and determine effective therapy. Modern medicine increasingly emphasises an individualised approach to treatment, which is why genetic companies have long worked on developing specialised tests. The genetic test for baldness, one of the first of its kind in the world, has become available to patients. This genetic test provides a detailed answer to the question of which preparation will be most effective for an individual client, thereby effectively slowing down hair loss and strengthening the hairs.

Alopecia or baldness is the medical term for hair loss, the causes of which are numerous – from hormonal changes, genetics, the effects of certain medications, a lack of nutrients, autoimmune diseases, stress, all the way to specific hairstyles. The most common form of hair loss is androgenetic alopecia, known as hereditary baldness, whose main factors are hormones and genetics. Although human genomes are 99.9% identical, the remaining 0.1% makes a crucial difference, especially when choosing therapy. That is why knowing one’s personal genetic profile is important, because DNA contains key information about the predisposition to developing alopecia.

This genetic test reveals the status of the main metabolic pathways involved in the cause and treatment of androgenetic alopecia, alopecia areata and telogen effluvium. Two hours before the sample is taken, it is necessary to refrain from food, drink and rinsing the oral cavity. The test is non-invasive and involves a simple swab of the oral mucosa, which is sent to a laboratory. The test results, available within a few weeks, combine genetic analysis with data on the patient’s lifestyle. Based on this, a pharmaceutical laboratory produces individualised preparations, significantly reducing the time needed to find a suitable treatment and minimising the possibility of side effects.