You have seen the loose hair in the shower drain, on your hairbrush or comb and on your pillow. You see the evidence of hair loss as you examine the reflection in the mirror. How did this happen and why? Should I see a doctor about hair loss treatment?

Guidelines that indicate it may be the right time to see a doctor about your hair loss problem is when your hair is coming out in a unusual pattern, or you lose hair rapidly when you are in your teens or twenties. You should also see a doctor if you have any pain or itching that is associated with your hair loss. If the skin is red, scaly or itchy under the area where the hair loss is and if you experience bald spots on your beard area or on your eyebrows; you should by seeking an opinion from a medical professional.

When you make the appointment to see your doctor about hair loss you should know that you will need to fill out a medical history report that details when you first noticed the hair loss, any medications that you are taking or have taken recently, any hair products that you have recently used, any illnesses especially if you had a high fever. Your doctor will ask questions like if you have been under any physical or emotional stress lately, if you have any nervous hair habits such as scalp rubbing or hair twirling or pulling. The doctor will ask about physical symptoms such as itching, flaking, or redness that you have noticed concerning your scalp. Your doctor will want a list of all the medications including over-the-counter medications that you have taken recently.

After asking questions your doctor will examine your scalp and may also do a normal physical examination to rule out any disease or condition responsible for hair loss.

Your doctor may order some tests such as Microscopic examination of a piece of hair from your scalp or if you have skin changes the doctor may do a skin biopsy.

When you seek medical advise for your hair loss problem, you will be taking the first step to discovering how to care for your hair including how to improve your diet, what hair care products to steer clear of because they can damage your hair and about what treatments are available that can help you to stop hair loss or regrow your hair.

Your doctor can advise you about the latest medications and alternative therapies for hair loss so that you can make informed decisions about how to handle your hair loss.

Always discuss any alternative treatments such as herbal supplements or vitamin supplements before taking them, because your doctor can let you know if the alternative treatments and supplements.

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