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    Quote Originally Posted by inspects View Post
    Personally I would certainly go to experts in the field of hair-loss.

    I would find a dermatologist who is extremely well versed in hair loss, not one who has "some expertise".

    A Dermatologist who also has a degree is Trichology would be the perfect match if you have such a specialist in your general location, if not, possibly travel.

    Blood work is very important, hopefully the doctor ordered the proper tests. I don't think you'll find any over-the-counter or prescribed medication to make any difference until you have the blood test results back, then the specialist can make recommendations from there.
    Lets be honest here; they won't recommend much beyond Rogaine and Propecia. But yes, visit a specialist if you can.

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    Thanks so much for the feedback everyone!

    So you guys think I should wait for the blood test before making an appointment with the specialist? Or should I just call the office and try to book something ASAP?

    These are a few places are within an hour or so of where I live (near Los Angeles)--
    http://www.hrc4hair.com
    http://www.miyoharainternational.com
    http://www.hairclub.com

    I also found a list of dermatologists on ZocDoc.com, but none of them have degrees in Trichology.

    Can anyone give me a ballpark figure on what I would pay for a consultation and scalp tests?

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    Is anyone familiar with Hair Club or similar places? After looking into the HRC and Hair Club websites a bit more, they seem too "salesy". What do you guys think?

    And Happy New Year!

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    Don't ever go to hair club lol

    Check out the link below,

    www.iahrs.org

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    Quote Originally Posted by dex89 View Post
    Don't ever go to hair club lol

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    www.iahrs.org
    For reals. Hair Club, Bosley, and the other corporate transplant chains have terrible reputations for a good reason. They employ some capable surgeons, but many awful ones. It's a total crapshoot. I was actually transplanted by a guy in private practice that used to work for Hair Club and he did very nice work, but I just got lucky. Don't take the chance. They'll push you hard into a procedure regardless of whether you're a good candidate. If you go to an IAHRS surgeon, you're getting the very best, and they're surgeons who'll give you a careful consultation and make sure you're a good candidate. You can wind up with a disaster on your hands if you're transplanted without being a good candidate, so don't take the risk. And I'd talk to multiple IAHRS surgeons before you make a decision; they're all good, but they still have legitimate differences of opinion and technique. Let me put it this way: it's probably not a good idea to let someone move parts of your head around without getting a second opinion, right?

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    My recommendation is to see a dermatologist. I saw one at a major research university, and she was very competent. I suppose that's only my experience though.

    Secondly, the blood test will be valuable to your dermatologist when he/she examines you. Assuming you want to be frugal with your money, that blood test you've already paid for may be enough for the derm, and it may save you time waiting for a second, pointless test.

    Regards.

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    Ok, so I ruled out Hair Club and HRC. The last option was the Trichology center. I also want to consider a dermatologist, but can't find one that specializes in hair loss.

    I called Dr. Marc Dauer's office on the IAHRS website, and they told me that the doctor would see me to see if he could help. They said that the consultation was free. Since it's free, I went ahead and made an appointment

    I also called the Trichology clinic. The women who I spoke to was very friendly and tried to give me some advice.
    The things she mentioned --
    Since I started shedding around Sept/Oct, she said that it might be a seasonal thing. However, shedding clumps of hair for 3 months seems a bit too much for this.
    She mentioned that if I use certain hair products and shampoos, it would create hair loss. This one doesn't seem likely either because I never had a problem with using my hair products and shampoos. Unless my hair and scalp decided to reject the products out of the blue, but it doesn't seem likely.
    The last thing she mentioned was hyperhidrosis. This didn't seem to fit with me either, as I don't sweat much at all. I work out 3 times a week, and I do sweat at this time, but nothing that is excessive. I don't sweat at all unless I'm working out really hard.
    So, she finally suggested that I buy some Nioxin shampoo and use it for a month. She said if I continue to lose hair and my situation doesn't improve, I should come in for testing. She said the hair and scalp test will cost $500.

    So, at this point, I'm not sure if I should fork up the cash and do the testing now, or buy the Nioxin shampoo and give it a go for a month. I feel like I'll be bald by then

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    Quote Originally Posted by rapid View Post
    Ok, so I ruled out Hair Club and HRC. The last option was the Trichology center. I also want to consider a dermatologist, but can't find one that specializes in hair loss.

    I called Dr. Marc Dauer's office on the IAHRS website, and they told me that the doctor would see me to see if he could help. They said that the consultation was free. Since it's free, I went ahead and made an appointment

    I also called the Trichology clinic. The women who I spoke to was very friendly and tried to give me some advice.
    The things she mentioned --
    Since I started shedding around Sept/Oct, she said that it might be a seasonal thing. However, shedding clumps of hair for 3 months seems a bit too much for this.
    She mentioned that if I use certain hair products and shampoos, it would create hair loss. This one doesn't seem likely either because I never had a problem with using my hair products and shampoos. Unless my hair and scalp decided to reject the products out of the blue, but it doesn't seem likely.
    The last thing she mentioned was hyperhidrosis. This didn't seem to fit with me either, as I don't sweat much at all. I work out 3 times a week, and I do sweat at this time, but nothing that is excessive. I don't sweat at all unless I'm working out really hard.
    So, she finally suggested that I buy some Nioxin shampoo and use it for a month. She said if I continue to lose hair and my situation doesn't improve, I should come in for testing. She said the hair and scalp test will cost $500.

    So, at this point, I'm not sure if I should fork up the cash and do the testing now, or buy the Nioxin shampoo and give it a go for a month. I feel like I'll be bald by then
    Just because the dermatologist doesn't "specialize" in hairloss doesn't mean they won't know anything about it. Being in LA, you definitely have a ton of options. If seeing a dermatologist is convenient, you might just call them and ask ahead of time. Say you're specifically concerned with MPB to be sure they know your concern.

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    I just got back from Dr. Dauer's office which I found through the IAHRS website. I drove over 5 1/2 hours round trip for about 2 minutes of his time
    He and his assistant were very friendly, but I just wasn't a candidate for him, so he really didn't need to spend much time with me. He looked at my hair for a few seconds and said I do not need any type of hair transplant. He said I have great hair for now, and I can come back to see him in an year or two for another analysis. I asked if there is anything I should do for now, and he said I could start using Rogaine, but also mentioned that he didn't think it was necessary. He said that my hairline was maturing and I was going through a shedding period.

    So, I do feel a bit more relieved that I don't need any type of surgery at the moment, but it doesn't put my mind at ease. I think by going to a surgeon's office, the doctor is willing to help people that need surgery now, or will need surgery in the near future.

    Now, I know for a fact that I am not just paranoid of my hair looking thin. I see it in the shower everyday and hear it from my friends and family. The scary thing is, my mom is freaking out the most. When I see her, she stares at my hair and tells me I have to do something about my hair loss. Because she sees me losing hair, she has been constantly nagging me to hurry and get married LOL. She has never worried about me getting married previous to this.

    So my options now -- get the hair/scalp test done at the Trichology clinic for $500 (this is the base cost, I'm sure there will be additional fees), or use the Nioxin shampoo for a month and see if my condition gets better.

    Any advice?

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