Genetics and hair loss

[PLACEHOLDER] Introduction written by the medical team.

Reviewed by [PLACEHOLDER] Dr, licence no. [PLACEHOLDER]Last reviewed: [PLACEHOLDER]

What genetics can tell you

[PLACEHOLDER] Genetics shows predisposition, not certainty.

Genetics and treatment response

[PLACEHOLDER] Some genetic variants are linked to how each person responds to common treatments. For example, the activity of the SULT1A1 enzyme has been studied in relation to why minoxidil works for some people and not others.

What the TRYCO test analyses

[PLACEHOLDER] Panel of genes and variants to be confirmed by the laboratory.

What the test cannot tell you

It is not a medical diagnosis.
It cannot predict with certainty whether or when you will lose hair.
It does not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional.
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