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Dermatologist exams for hair loss in New York
There are many different causes why a male or female patient could lose hair, ranging from autoimmune, stress, hormonal issues, nutrition, metabolic, and genetic. If you are experiencing hair thinning or hair loss, the first step is to set up a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist like Dr. Michele Green. Dr. Green will begin her examination by first taking your complete medical history, which includes all of your past medical conditions, surgeries, travel, and medications. Next, she will examine your skin, hair, scalp, and nails to ascertain the reason behind your hair loss. Baseline photographs will be taken for your private medical record to track your progress during treatment.
Depending on the type of hair loss, a complete panel of blood work, including hormonal, autoimmune, and metabolic tests, may be ordered to help confirm and identify the etiology of your hair loss. The skin and scalp, as well as the hair itself, can explain why your hair is thinning. A biopsy or fungus culture of the scalp, skin, nails, or the hair itself may be needed to arrive at the correct diagnosis for your hair loss and formulate the best treatment plan. Alopecia can be a complicated issue, and a complete analysis must be performed to ascertain the causes of hair loss.
