What kind of doctor do i go to if im losing hair?

Question

Just my regular doctor or what?

Answer 1

yep, regular doc first to get blood tests and rule out any underlying condition, then if everything is 'normal' except the hairloss- she/he'll send you to a dermatologist- you may have alopecia. (alopecia is not dangerous btw,
dermatologists are the people who deal with this)
Oh, I found some causes of hairloss from the Mayo clinic (Mayo recommends dermatology as well as the U, where I work, recommends derm):
Causes of temporary hair loss include:

* Disease. Diabetes, lupus and thyroid disorders can cause hair loss.
* Poor nutrition. Having inadequate protein or iron in your diet or poor nourishment in other ways can cause you to experience hair loss. Fad diets, crash diets and certain illnesses, such as eating disorders, can cause poor nutrition.
* Medications. Certain drugs used to treat gout, arthritis, depression, heart problems and high blood pressure may cause hair loss in some people. Taking birth control pills also may result in hair loss for some women.
* Medical treatments. Undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy may cause you to develop alopecia. After your treatment ends, your hair typically begins to regrow.
* Recent high fever, severe flu or surgery. You may notice you have less hair three to four months after events such as an illness or surgery. These conditions cause hair to shift rapidly into a resting phase (telogen effluvium), meaning you'll see less new hair growth. A normal amount of hair typically will appear after the growth phase resumes.
* Infancy. Newborns often lose hair during the first several months of life. This baby hair (vellus) is eventually replaced by more permanent hair. It's also common for babies to lose a patch of hair on the back of their heads from rubbing against mattresses, playpens and car seats. Hair will grow back once a baby begins to spend more time sitting up.
* Childbirth. Some women experience an increase in hair loss several months after delivering a baby. This is because during pregnancy the hair is shifted into an active growth state that then goes back to baseline soon after delivery. This increased hair loss usually corrects itself.
* Hair treatments. Chemicals used for dying, tinting, bleaching, straightening or perming can cause hair to become damaged and break off if they are overused or used incorrectly. Excessive hairstyling or hairstyles that pull your hair too tightly also can cause some hair loss. This is known as traction alopecia.
* Scalp infection. Infections such as ringworm can invade the hair and skin of your scalp, leading to hair loss. Once infections are treated, hair generally regrows. Ringworm, a fungal infection, can usually be treated with a topical or oral antifungal medication.

Answer 2

Go to your regular doc first. He or she knows your medical history and can starting looking for what may be causing your hair loss. Eventually, your doc may recommend you see a dermatologist. Knowing most insurance plans, you often need a referral to see a dermatologist and the wait time for an appointment is usually long. Good luck.

Answer 3

Start with your regular doctor and he/she can refer you to a specialist if it's needed.

Answer 4

You should go to a Dermatologist.

Answer 5

you should consult a dermatologist! they might help u better!