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|||My first stop would be the endocrinology department. The majority of the symptoms you listed feel into that domain (hair pattern loss/growth, acne issues). They may determine at that point to refer you to your OB/GYN. The dermatologist would be the last stop as the acne could be a result from out of whack hormone /gland secretion levels.|||You need a major endocrine work-up.


Seriously.|||It sounds like your best avenue for an accurate diagnosis would be an endocrinologist because it seems like your hormones have gone haywire.|||endocrine, gyno then dermatologist last. sounds like endocrine first, since the sex hormone levels are normal. something has to be out a whack. good luck|||go see a Endo.|||Find a gynecologist that also an endocrinologist. They are hard to find but they are out there. Mine found my low blood sugar problem during my annual %26#039;woman%26#039; check up.|||Dermatologist for hair loss and acne. He or she can do a blood panel to find out if you are low on iron. Which can be a reason that for some types of hair loss and Gyno for routine PAP. Let you the Dermatologist and Gyno know that you have a low/normal range of Estrogen. Do you use Rogaine for women now? It is successful for some to help slow hair loss. Ask your parent/guardian if you have an HMO or PPO for insurance? Your type of insurance may dictate that have to go see the lower level specialist like the Derm or Gyno doc before seeing an Endo.|||Hi Pinkforever, it certainly sounds like you too may have polycystic ovaries.





Along with heavy and / or irregular periods, other signs of PCOS include:





* more severe acne than other girls


* not being able to get pregnant


* high blood pressure


* obesity


* more hair on their face and body (hirsutism - %26#039;her-suit-ism%26#039;)


* thin scalp hair.





You need only see an endocrinologist. Once you have a correct diagnosis, you can get some treatment and start to feel better.





Best wishes.