Hi, I'm a 26 year old female with hair loss lasting 13 months. No deficiencies, no thryoid issues. A dermatoloist diagnosed TE in Sept ('definitely not AGA') - I've just had a second appointment (different dr) who has diagnosed 'definitely' androgenic alopecia. I'm awaiting results for PCOS. No hair loss in any gender in my family and it seems to be diffuse with no clear pattern (that I can see). I'm unsure what to do next - is there anything I can look for to find a true diagnosis? Thank you!
January 26, 2018
Answer: Conflicting dermatologist diagnoses - Androgenic Alopecia or Chronic Telogen Effluvium? I can imagine your frustration at getting such disparate diagnoses. Did anything change between the two visits? Assuming you don't have PCOS, a full evaluation by a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss (not all do) that includes a biopsy of your scalp would be beneficial.
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January 26, 2018
Answer: Conflicting dermatologist diagnoses - Androgenic Alopecia or Chronic Telogen Effluvium? I can imagine your frustration at getting such disparate diagnoses. Did anything change between the two visits? Assuming you don't have PCOS, a full evaluation by a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss (not all do) that includes a biopsy of your scalp would be beneficial.
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January 26, 2018
Answer: Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia See a Doctor who specializes in hair loss and can perform a digital microscopic scalp analysis for you. These two types of hair loss are very different in their presentation. Androgenetic alopecia is characterized by miniaturized hair which you will clearly see under the microscope. Telogen Effluvium causes hairs to fall out and you will see empty follicles instead. Make sure you see someone who can show your scalp up on a big screen so you can see for yourself too.
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January 26, 2018
Answer: Telogen Effluvium or Androgenetic Alopecia See a Doctor who specializes in hair loss and can perform a digital microscopic scalp analysis for you. These two types of hair loss are very different in their presentation. Androgenetic alopecia is characterized by miniaturized hair which you will clearly see under the microscope. Telogen Effluvium causes hairs to fall out and you will see empty follicles instead. Make sure you see someone who can show your scalp up on a big screen so you can see for yourself too.
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