Where do you go to find hair loss help? You won't find “hair loss doctor” in the Yellow Pages, and it’s difficult to locate someone who specializes in hair loss. Research is constantly being carried out and better ways being sought to treat hair loss, and when you’re searching for hair loss help, you want to find a person who is up to date on the most recent research and advances in the hair loss treatment field.
The Internet - The first thing you need to do is to educate yourself, and the best place to do that is on the Internet. The reason for this is that with all the new information continually emerging concerning hair loss, the information at the library could very well be out of date.
As with all information found on the Internet, you need to make sure your sources are reliable. You would probably take any information on “Bob’s Miracle Hair Growth Treatment” site with a grain of salt. Seek out the information you are looking for on health education and medical sites.
Your Barber or Hairdresser - All hair care professionals have training in the various methods to treat and prevent hair loss. They can also recommend to you the products that could make your hair appear thicker and fuller. You may be surprised at just how much hair loss help you can receive with your next haircut, just by talking to the hairdresser.
A Trichologist - A what? I’m willing to bet you’ve never heard of that term before. A trichologist is a hair care professional with special training on the subject of hair loss treatments.
The Drugstore - You could find a lot of hair loss help at your local drugstore. The pharmacist may be able to suggest suitable products for you, and you can purchase the recommended products that are specifically made to help hair loss. Your Primary Health Care Practitioner Your primary care physician or nurse practitioner can prescribe the suitable products for hair loss that you cannot get without a prescription. Most importantly, he can also diagnose the cause of your hair loss. He may arrange for some tests to be carried out to determine if there is an underlying problem causing your hair loss, and do a physical exam. After the test results come back, he may prescribe medications or he may refer you to a specialist.
A Dermatologist - A dermatologist is probably the nearest thing you will find to a medical hair care specialist. There are a few dermatologists that specialize in hair loss help, but not very many. Most are located in the larger population centers, and you will probably need to wait several months before you can get an appointment. However, if you don't want to wait that long, even dermatologists who don’t offer specialise in hair loss help are well trained and can offer treatment for most people who are losing their hair.
A Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon - These are normally plastic surgeons who have undergone additional specialty training in hair restoration surgery. They can perform hair transplants. Sometimes you will find complete clinics where you can get cosmetic and medical hair loss help.
Finding hair loss help can take a bit of detective work. Educate yourself and ask questions. Talk to your barber or hairdresser, or to your primary health care provider. Call several dermatologists and determine what experience they have in treating hair loss. Be your own advocate, and you will find the hair loss help you are searching for.
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