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Hello all!
Brief intro: I'm a 21 year-old male and I've had receded temples (mature hairline?) since my teenage years. About six months ago, I started to notice what seemed like excessive shedding. I expressed concern to my friends/family, they all told me I was crazy and my hair looked fine. Fast forward a few months -- the shedding continued, lost considerable density (even though my friends are still telling my it's all in my head). I resolved to go to a dermatologist about the issue; she told me, "I don't know. You might be balding, so you should probably learn do deal with it." Oh, and she said I had dandruff and wrote me a prescription for zinc shampoo (thanks a ton!).
Today, the excessive hair loss has continued and I think it's pretty safe to say I've got the start of male pattern baldness. Not sure how I feel about the treatment options/drugs, but I would like to go to a doctor who can make a confident diagnosis, perform a more thorough examination, and have a legitimate dialogue on the topic. I've still got a pretty full head of hair and I'd really like to keep it that way for another decade or so.
Which leads me to my question: any recommendations for such a doctor in the New York City area? Also, what's the cost for a consultation/appointment?
Thank you!
Brief intro: I'm a 21 year-old male and I've had receded temples (mature hairline?) since my teenage years. About six months ago, I started to notice what seemed like excessive shedding. I expressed concern to my friends/family, they all told me I was crazy and my hair looked fine. Fast forward a few months -- the shedding continued, lost considerable density (even though my friends are still telling my it's all in my head). I resolved to go to a dermatologist about the issue; she told me, "I don't know. You might be balding, so you should probably learn do deal with it." Oh, and she said I had dandruff and wrote me a prescription for zinc shampoo (thanks a ton!).
Today, the excessive hair loss has continued and I think it's pretty safe to say I've got the start of male pattern baldness. Not sure how I feel about the treatment options/drugs, but I would like to go to a doctor who can make a confident diagnosis, perform a more thorough examination, and have a legitimate dialogue on the topic. I've still got a pretty full head of hair and I'd really like to keep it that way for another decade or so.
Which leads me to my question: any recommendations for such a doctor in the New York City area? Also, what's the cost for a consultation/appointment?
Thank you!
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