Dermatologist Recommendations.

[StallionX]

Could somebody please recommend a good dermatologist that I could see that actually is a pro in the field of male pattern baldness. preferably someone that lives near philly.

 

[Lizzad]

Could somebody please recommend a good dermatologist that I could see that actually is a pro in the field of male pattern baldness

You mean one that knows nearly as much as any old joe on this forum does about male pattern baldness? Does he/she exist? :laugh:

 

[bombscience]

Honestly, doing a good amount of research on this website is just as good as seeing any dermotologist. I visited Dr. Lee because I was convinced he could tell me something I didn't really already know, but unfortunately I had read most of it online. You may want to visit a derm to get a perscription or have him examine your scalp condition, but beyond that, reading this website front to back and trying a combination of treatments is your best bet.

 

[StallionX]

my situation

is a little different than most, my hairloss has been described by one very prominent dermatologist as possible traction alopecia, I recently saw him again and now he feels I have traction alopecia as well as some androgenetic alopecia, I am starting to feel he is uncertain, and I need a 2nd opinion.

 

[maddoc23]

Seeing a dermatologist is still important because while you may be aware of all the treatments available, your dermatologist will be able to select the ones appropriate to your health. This includes contra-indications, patient-compliance, cost etc.

D

 

[StallionX]

I agree, now does anyone know a dermatologist in the area? or perhaps a website that has links?

 

[drinkrum]

Could somebody please recommend a good dermatologist that I could see that actually is a pro in the field of male pattern baldness. preferably someone that lives near philly.

Raise up all you Philly boyz! Maybe we'll recognize each other's baldness on South Street sometime.

D.

 

[drinkrum]

Honestly, doing a good amount of research on this website is just as good as seeing any dermotologist. I visited Dr. Lee because I was convinced he could tell me something I didn't really already know, but unfortunately I had read most of it online. You may want to visit a derm to get a perscription or have him examine your scalp condition, but beyond that, reading this website front to back and trying a combination of treatments is your best bet.

Jesus, Bomb -- I don't know how the hell you accumulated all these posts in such short time. Does your girlfriend know about this new obsession of yours? Or are you like me, do you surreptiously close the browser window when she comes nearby.

Or does it go like does, "Whatcha lookin' at honey, p**rn?" "Uhh ... no babe, football stuff, the Eagles lost again, don't worry about it. Say, can you grab me a Bud?"

D.

 

[Stingray]

Does your hair continue to fall out? If so, then it's not traction alopecia. If you DO have traction alopecia, then you have a bigger problem than losing hair. See a psychologist, cuz if you're not putting your hair in tight cornrows or pony tails then you're physically pulling out your hair by hand. That's how traction alopecia is caused. It's an effect of trichotillomania...which is a psychological disorder.

But I know you will tell me I'm wrong

 

[RalphyWiggum]

Does your hair continue to fall out? If so, then it's not traction alopecia. If you DO have traction alopecia, then you have a bigger problem than losing hair. See a psychologist, cuz if you're not putting your hair in tight cornrows or pony tails then you're physically pulling out your hair by hand. That's how traction alopecia is caused. It's an effect of trichotillomania...which is a psychological disorder.

But I know you will tell me I'm wrong

Stingray,

lol, haven't we went round and round with this guy before about his "traction" alopecia and his Tom Cruise obsession?

 

[StallionX]

I do not have a tom cruise obsession, I was trying to throw examples of thinner hair in the front of other actors that sort of looked like mine.

Also I agree that is what traction alopecia does, now I do PLAY with my hair meaning moves my hands through it far more often then I should, (I have longer hair) it's possible my playing with it caused traction, but I do not PULL it out on purpose....


I am just looking for help guys ok.. you want to call me a prick for asking for help go ahead... jesus christ.

 

[Stingray]

Ok.. Prick.

If you constantly play with your hair, it's probably more OCD than anything else. Get help with that, then work with your hairloss. You will probably find that you were looking in the wrong areas. I'm not trying to be a dickhead when I tell you what's up.. I'm just being frank with you. I could beat around the bush, but it would accomplish nothing. I tell it like I see it. Now would you like to take our advice and try to fix your problem? or would you like to keep wallowing in your self pity and let it get worse?

Choice is your's my friend.

 

[StallionX]

Ok.. Prick.

If you constantly play with your hair, it's probably more OCD than anything else. Get help with that, then work with your hairloss. You will probably find that you were looking in the wrong areas. I'm not trying to be a dickhead when I tell you what's up.. I'm just being frank with you. I could beat around the bush, but it would accomplish nothing. I tell it like I see it. Now would you like to take our advice and try to fix your problem? or would you like to keep wallowing in your self pity and let it get worse?

Choice is your's my friend.

Wallowing in self pity? I am asking for advice dude, and I have been doing something about it, (rogaine/avodart) christ, I am trying to play with my hair less also. When did I ever mention anything that made it look lik pity?

 

[Stingray]

Staying on the "traction alopecia" bandwagon constitutes wallowing in my book. Don't get all defensive. I'm just curt. I don't care if I offend anyone with what I say, so I say things in a realistic sense. I won't butter things up. And seriously, If you have a problem stopping playing with your hair..then you really need help with it. I'm not calling you psychotic...just that there are people that can help you with situations like that. It hits close to home because I have a close family member that is OCD and it's just ruining her life. Now, if you would like to read my posts as face value instead of just taking offense to it, you might learn something. Capische?

I thought so

Let's keep it civil from here on out... no harm meant..just telling it as it is.

 

[StallionX]

I am on the traction alopecia bandwagon because I was told that is what I was suffering from. personally I haven't a clue what is goingon, I think it's male pattern baldness, I always did, I do not belive that traction alopecia BS.

eI dont play with my hair when it is short, just when it is long and all over the place I tend to.

nervous habit, but I do not consider it OCD. since I do not have OCD in any other areas of life.

 

[Guest]

I am on the traction alopecia bandwagon because I was told that is what I was suffering from. personally I haven't a clue what is goingon, I think it's male pattern baldness, I always did, I do not belive that traction alopecia BS.

eI dont play with my hair when it is short, just when it is long and all over the place I tend to.

nervous habit, but I do not consider it OCD. since I do not have OCD in any other areas of life.

Just a brief suggestion. Banish the word "suffering" from your vocabulary; you will be much happier if you do. As the Buddha said, pain is inevitable, suffering is optional!

Good luck!