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<p><strong>How do we get to a diagnosis?</strong></p> <p>In order for us to work out which of the above factors is causing hair loss, here are some questions to consider:</p> <ol> <li>Is the whole scalp involved or does the hair loss occur in specific areas?</li> <li>Does the hair loss follow a specific pattern?</li> <li>Is there evidence of scarring or inflammation to the scalp?</li> </ol> <p><strong>Do I need to see a hair loss specialist?</strong></p> <p>When we consider the questions above, you may find it easy to describe the pattern of your baldness.</p> <p>However, identifying whether hair loss has occurred in combination with scarred or inflamed skin can be more challenging and may require a specialist eye.</p> <p>In such circumstances seeking professional help may be required. If you think your hair loss may be associated with other medical symptoms or medication, then you may want to discuss this with your general practitioner.</p> <p>At this stage, you may have read enough to want to seek specialist advice for hair loss. If not, our next blogs explore in more detail how certain patterns of balding associated with different symptoms can help lead to a diagnosis for your hair loss.</p> <p>Although many conditions are shared between men and women, we hope that having a separate '<a title="Diagnosing Female Hair Loss" href="/blog/614/diagnosing-female-hair-loss">female hair loss</a>' and '<a title="Diagnosing Male Hair Loss" href="/blog/613/diagnosing-male-hair-loss">male hair loss</a>' blog will help focus your path to treatment.</p>

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