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What kind of doctor can help me with hair loss?

Recently I have been having a lot of hair loss; thinning dramatically. I do not know where to turn to find out way. Any suggestions? Would I go to my medical provider or seek a dermatologist. It does not appear to be anything wrong with my scalp. Thanks!


Asked by: sawhappy
Grand Prairie , Texas

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August 7, 2008

Consultations for hair loss

D.J. Verret, MD
D.J. Verret, MD
Board Certified
Facial Plastic Surgeon
Answer by D.J. Verret, MD

For patients who have unexplained hair loss, my suggestion is to visit with a dermatologist.

In men, the most common reason for hair loss is male pattern baldness or, technically speaking, androgenic alopecia. In women, hair loss can be due to androgenic alopecia but there is a greater chance that it is caused by some other medical condition.

The diagnosis of your hair loss may be simple or it may require other diagnostic testing and possibly even a biopsy to determine the cause. Once the cause is established, you can determine if you wish further treatment.

For patients with a medical cause for their hair loss, often treating the medical condition will restore the hair loss. For other patients, particular those with androgenic alopecia, hair transplants or other hair restoration options may be sought.

Web reference: http://drverret.com

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