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Please provide a tip on how to ask your doctor about hair loss.

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Ignore: Just ask up front about your concern. Physicians are as concerned as you are ; will seek causes.

Answered 3/21/2014

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Dr. Alan Bauman answered

Specializes in Hair Restoration

Ignore: Ask your doctor if he/she is abhrs board certified in hair restoration to determine skill level.

Answered 1/17/2018

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Don't expect the doctor to ask you first. You must bring it up.

Answered 6/11/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Could I have thyroid problems or other medical causes for my hair loss?

Answered 7/31/2014

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Dr. Alan Bauman answered

Specializes in Hair Restoration

Irritation,: Irritation, itching, greasy hair from over-the-counter Rogaine (minoxidil) or Minoxidil? Ask about Formula 82M!

Answered 6/19/2014

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Ignore: The sooner you ask, the better. Treatment gets harder the longer the hair loss has been going on.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Ignore: My hair loss seems more than the usual shedding what should I do?

Answered 10/28/2014

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Ignore: I'm developing a bald spot can you take a look and advise me what to do next?

Answered 10/28/2014

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Ignore: Ask you doctor if any medical condition is causing your hair loss.

Answered 5/25/2015

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Ignore: Let your dr know if there is any family history of hair loss or autoimmune conditions (lupus, etc).

Answered 10/4/2015

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