Should I see a dermatologist, endocrinologist or a gynaecologist? or all of them?

ive already seen my GP but he wasnt very helpful..i would like to go see a specialist but im not sure which one to choose..?





about me


-17 yr old female


-5%26#039;2%26quot; %26amp; 110 lbs


-severe hair loss, started 2 years ago (possibly androgenic?)


-excess hair growth on legs, thighs, arms, stomach, facial hair


-moderate acne


-lab blood tests: testosterone levels normal, estrogen low normal range


-family history of polycystic ovaries


-otherwise in good health





right now my main concern is the hair loss, im pretty sure its related to my hormones, who should i go see for this, plzz help





thanks so much in advance|||The endocrinologist is your best bet. The problem is with hormones and sounds like you may also have polycystic overies.|||Gynecologist first.|||I suggest the endocrinologist - they may want to check other hormone levels too like cortisol, androgens, thyroid and prolactin. Could be polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), or a pituitary thing, or maybe both.





It doesn%26#039;t hurt to see the dermatologist as well, since no matter what the cause, you want to get the hair loss treated ASAP. The good news is that if it is hormonal, it may be very treatable.





Good luck!|||Check with your payment source, see if you have to be referred to a specialist, or can just go to one.


Sounds like hormones to me, but I am not a doctor. The gyn could diagnose it, treat it, but may prefer the endocrinologist does.


May want to see the gyn first, to rule out other causes than hormones.