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35 y/o female concerned about hair loss - would a dermatologist be able to help? Which tests should I ask for?

Ant007Nov 29, 2022
I'm a 35 year old female with thinning hair and bald patches/receding hair line. I have had issues with thinning hair for years and then a widening part. It progressed to my temples. I had a baby 9 months ago. Now my hair line is receding to the point where the shape of my face looks different. My question is, who do I go and see for help wth this? My first thought is a dermatologist. Is that right? What tests should I ask my GP for prior, to make the most of any specialist appointments?

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It would be a big mistake here to assume this biopsy is the final answer. Telogen effluvium is not always captured in biopsies so it’s important not to over conclude the results of this biopsy. The diagnosis of hair loss comes from two main things: 1) a full exhaustive review of the story from A...

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When you notice that some of your hair is thinner toward the roots, it can be related to a disruption in the hair growth cycle, especially since you’ve been diagnosed with telogen effluvium (TE). In TE, hair prematurely enters the resting (telogen) phase, causing it to shed. The thinner roots y...

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As with most medicines, try to take it at the same time each day and you should be fine. Wishing you all the best.

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