Consult a doctor. The benefits outweigh the almost nonexistent costs. schedule an appointment ASAP; they sometimes take a while. especially if he has to refer you to a derm. You could be losing hair, or you could not be losing hair. what's missing is a doctor's opinion.
He was unsure. It was actually just a physical examination, but he did take a look at my scalp; nothing fancy. I get bloodwork within a week and see a derm in about two weeks. one (or all?) of the tests is a fasting one, or whatever.
he thought at least one of the issues was likely to be S...
I just picked up an rx of Ketoconazole shampoo 2%, but since I thought it was going to be a cream that could only be applied to the face, before I went to the store and got this http://www.amazon.com/THERAPY-AntiDandruff-Shampoo-Conditioner-Hydration/dp/B007JT7AIA, with the active ingredient...
I lied about the propecia cost; it's about $72 for a month-supply at the pharm I go to (I got the number $240 from http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/billofhealth/2013/02/15/the-high-cost-of-health-care-why-some-pay-240-for-a-9-bottle-of-pills/. )
yeah, all I've been finding are people have completely bald patches.
I'm about to go and get a small supply or Rogaine...any recommendations on other products?
i gotta replace my shampoo, anyway.
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I've read that DUPA patients aren't good candidates for hair transplants...
i'm about to run to CVS...anything you recommend? I do get a physical tomorrow and will ask to be referred to a dermatologist but that could take forever.
What gives?
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Starting around the beginning of 2013 when I was 23, my scalp would always be very itchy and flake off. it happens daily. oftentimes the skin on my chin or the area above my upper lip (as well...