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Sample analysis

What a StrandLens analysis looks like

This is a real output of StrandLens's rules engine using synthetic data for Maya, a fictional user aged 25–34 with gradual, diffuse thinning. No real person, photo or laboratory result is shown.

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Professional evaluation may help

Some of the information entered may benefit from professional evaluation. StrandLens cannot determine the cause or urgency. Consider arranging an appointment with a qualified dermatologist or physician.

What prompted this:

  • The uploaded laboratory report marks one or more values outside its stated range.

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Possible contributing areas

Ranked by how much of the information provided points towards each area. Uncertainty is shown, not hidden.
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Possible contributing area

Nutrition-related factors

Moderate confidence Test mode · unreviewed

Some of your answers relate to eating patterns that are commonly discussed alongside hair shedding. This does not mean nutrition is the cause.

Supporting information

  • Few iron-containing food categories selected
  • The uploaded laboratory report marks an iron-related value low

Missing information

No key gaps for this area.

Suggested next step: Log food categories for two weeks to see patterns, and bring any blood reports to your next appointment.

Based on the information provided, configurable rules matched the answers listed under “Supporting information”. This is an association, not a cause. Confidence reflects how many independent answers point the same way and how complete your information is — it is moderate here.

What can be tracked

  • Food categories eaten each day
  • Meals per day
  • Water intake

What may be discussed with a clinician

  • Whether any blood tests are appropriate given your history
  • Whether a referral to a registered dietitian would help

Rule area.nutrition · knowledge base v0.1.0 · not yet clinician-reviewed

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Possible contributing area

Stress and lifestyle factors

Moderate confidence Test mode · unreviewed

You described stress, sleep or recent life events that are often discussed in relation to temporary increases in shedding. Timing matters and is hard to judge without tracking.

Supporting information

  • High recent stress
  • A period of major stress in the past 12 months

Missing information

No key gaps for this area.

Suggested next step: Track sleep, stress and shedding daily so changes can be compared over the next 8–12 weeks.

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Possible contributing area

Insufficient information: medical or hormonal factors requiring professional discussion

Limited confidence Test mode · unreviewed

StrandLens does not have enough information to say whether medical or hormonal factors requiring professional discussion are relevant. This is not a reassurance or a concern — just a gap.

Supporting information

  • No answers pointed towards this area, but key details are missing or uncertain

Missing information

  • A dermatologist's assessment

Suggested next step: Consider arranging an appointment with a qualified dermatologist or physician. StrandLens can prepare a summary to bring.

Blood-report summary (synthetic)

Collected 2026-09-12 · Example Diagnostics Laboratory (fictional)

TestValueLab rangeStatus
Ferritin14 ng/mL15–150Marked low by the laboratory
Hemoglobin12.4 g/dL12.0–15.5Within the uploaded laboratory's stated range
TSH1.9 mIU/L0.45–4.5Within the uploaded laboratory's stated range
Free T41.2 ng/dL0.8–1.8Within the uploaded laboratory's stated range
Vitamin D, 25-OH31 ng/mL30–100Within the uploaded laboratory's stated range
Vitamin B12520 pg/mL232–1245Within the uploaded laboratory's stated range

Reference ranges can vary by laboratory and clinical context. StrandLens summarises the uploaded report but does not diagnose what a result means for you.

Tests or topics to discuss with a clinician

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Based on the information provided, you may wish to ask a qualified clinician whether this test or discussion is appropriate.

  • Iron stores (for example ferritin)

    You reported dietary patterns, recent changes or a laboratory flag related to iron.

  • Thyroid function

    Diffuse shedding is sometimes discussed alongside thyroid testing; a clinician can advise whether it is relevant for you.

  • Vitamin D

    Your uploaded report includes or flags vitamin D, or your diet pattern may limit sources.

  • Vitamin B12

    Plant-based eating patterns or a report flag can make this worth asking about.

Plan excerpt

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  • Add a protein source to breakfast

    If breakfast is often light, consider adding eggs, Greek yoghurt or a nut butter. Small, repeatable additions tend to be easier to keep up than big changes.

  • Rotate plant proteins through the week

    Beans, lentils, tofu, tempeh and edamame can be added to meals you already eat — for example lentils in a soup or tofu in a stir-fry.

  • Pair iron-containing foods with vitamin C sources

    Leafy greens, legumes and fortified cereals alongside citrus, peppers or berries is a common, gentle pairing. If a report flags an iron-related value, a clinician is the right person to advise on next steps.

  • Aim for regular meals rather than long gaps

    If you usually eat once or twice a day, a simple snack with protein and fibre can help. Avoid extreme restriction; a registered dietitian can help if you're unsure.

  • Talk to a clinician before adding supplements

    Some supplements can interfere with lab tests or be unnecessary. StrandLens does not suggest doses; a clinician or pharmacist can advise on whether any supplement is appropriate.

  • Protect a consistent sleep window

    A regular bedtime and wake time, even on weekends, is a practical starting point. Log your sleep hours to see how it changes.

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Educational guidance only. StrandLens cannot diagnose the cause of hair changes and does not replace a dermatologist or physician.