Hair loss quiz: what is happening to my hair?
Written and medically reviewed by Dr. Dana Buchbut, M.D., license no. 115672, member of the Israel Medical Association12 short questions, about 2 minutes. At the end you get a personal first assessment: what is probably behind the hair loss, what usually helps, and what the next step is.
The quiz was written by Dr. Dana Buchbut, physician (M.D.), who devotes her work to hair and has been treating hair loss since 2010. It is anonymous, and you do not need to leave any details to see the result. It does not replace a medical examination.
What the quiz asks about
The quiz asks about the things a doctor asks at a first appointment for hair loss: what the thinning looks like today, when it started and how it behaves, what happened in the months before, whether there are scalp symptoms, whether hair loss runs in the family, what you have already tried and what matters most to you. After the first question, the wording and illustrations are tailored to a man or a woman. What else comes up at the appointment itself is described on the page what happens at a first appointment for hair loss (Hebrew).
What you get at the end
A first assessment based on your answers: which type of hair loss most often fits your description, why it is worth getting checked, what usually helps at the clinic and what the next step is. The quiz points toward the common situations:
- Hereditary thinning in men (Hebrew) and hereditary thinning in women (Hebrew)
- Temporary excessive shedding (telogen effluvium) (Hebrew) after an illness, a diet, a medication or a stressful period
- Hair loss after childbirth (Hebrew)
- Round patches (alopecia areata)
- Scalp signs worth checking soon
- A hair transplant suitability check
What the quiz does not do
The quiz does not make a diagnosis and does not replace a medical examination. It contains no percentages, no promises and no recommendation of a specific drug. The diagnosis is made at an examination by a doctor, and at the clinic it is done with a computerized trichoscopic examination (Hebrew) of the scalp and hair.
Frequently asked questions about the quiz
Does the quiz determine the cause of my hair loss?
No. The quiz gives a first impression based on your answers: which type of hair loss most often fits the description, what usually helps and what the next step is. Diagnosis and treatment are decided only at an examination by a doctor, and at the clinic this is done with a computerized trichoscopic examination.
Do I need to leave my details to see the result?
No. The quiz is anonymous and the result is shown to everyone. At the end you can write to us on WhatsApp or call if you would like to book an examination.
How long does the quiz take?
12 short questions, about 2 minutes. Each question appears on a separate screen, and you can go back and change an answer.
Is the quiz suitable for women too?
Yes. After the first question, the wording and illustrations are tailored to a man or a woman, including questions about childbirth, birth control pills and menopause.
What do I do after the quiz?
You can write to us on WhatsApp with a ready-made message, in English, or call +972-54-556-8871. At the examination at the clinic, Beit HaRofim, 11 HaBarzel St., Ramat HaHayal, Tel Aviv, Dr. Buchbut examines the scalp, explains what she found and builds a personal plan.