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|||dermatologist i think. becuz scalp is one of the concerns of drmatologist..|||Probably an Endocronologist is best, you are right that Hair Loss is related to your hormones.





Hormonal problems may cause hair loss. If your thyroid gland is overactive or underactive, your hair may fall out. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.





Your doctor will probably ask you some questions about your diet, any medicines you%26#039;re taking, whether you%26#039;ve had a recent illness and how you take care of your hair. If you%26#039;re a woman, your doctor may ask questions about your menstrual cycle, pregnancies and menopause. Your doctor may want to do a physical exam to look for other causes of hair loss. Finally, blood tests or a biopsy (taking a small sample of cells to examine under a microscope) of your scalp may be needed.





Hope that helps, and good luck.|||I would go with a form of cancer. You shouldn%26#039;t have hair lost at your age. Go get checked out.|||Difficult question.





Based on your information, you are a young woman whose hormonal levels have become stabilized.





It is supported by the normal blood test.





Family history of polycystic ovaries is mentioned. You might want to find out from other family members if they also have much hair growth on the body parts you mentioned. If they have similar characteristics, your hairy body parts (except the head) could be genetics in nature.





My conclusion, after analyzing your condition, is probably scalp problem. You can see %26quot;Trichologist%26quot;, a person who specializes in scalp and hair.





None of those you mentioned.





Let me know if i am right.|||sure, Endocrinologist|||Start with a dermatologist, helped me with my psoriasis|||It could be related to stress. I dont know the excess hair growth though.|||I%26#039;d see an endocrinologist and have him or her order an MRI. It is my understanding that your level of hormones is controlled by neurological signals. That tells me that something isn%26#039;t quite right in your brain. It never hurts for them to take a look.|||Trichologists are not medical practitioners and hence do not require a referral by a G.P. They are alternative/para-medical and if you decide to see one, ensure that they have some kind of recognised qualification. In Australia, most trichologists are hairdressers.





If you decide to see a G.P. instead, they will probably arrange for you to have some basic tests to see if there is an underlying cause and they may then refer you to the appropriate specialist (eg. endocrinologist, dermatologist, gynaecologist etc...)


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