futtaim Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Hey I have stressed out lately because it seems that I am losing hair everyday. I am a 24yo male and I have recently just started taking finasteride 1mg 3 days a week to lessen the side effects if I were to have any. Also, I have been taking saw palmetto, biotin, and other vitamins. I would like to first go to dermatologist before any other further actions to get a diognosis on whether I am deficient in anything and get a blood test. Are there any good and affordable dermatologists in Illinois that any of you can recommend. Also, do most of them take insurance, and what is the cost without insurance (I know it might just depend). Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 13, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 13, 2020 How many hairs fall in a day? Approx. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futtaim Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 I really can’t put a number on it. But whenever I come out of the shower I see 20-40 in the tub. But these are guesses nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 13, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 13, 2020 This is normal. Anywhere between 50-100 is the usual hair fall per day for the average person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futtaim Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Perhaps there are more falling out, but what I am sure of is that the top of my crown is shedding and thinning. For that reason I wanted some insight on what is the first step I should take. I have heard dermatologists sometimes can inject a steroid, also they can provide an opinion on what the problem is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 13, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 13, 2020 They do use steroid injections for various Alopecia conditions. If they find MPB then it’s the usual recommended Finasteride and minoxidil that’s going to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
futtaim Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 I have not taken minoxidil because I fear that it will ruin the natural hairs I already have. Other than my crown, every other area is relatively fine. Also i have been taking finasteride 3 times a week, what is the success rate with stopping hair loss and sometimes regrowth of hair with finasteride and how long does it take to see the effects? Also will I see more shedding in the early stages of taking finasteride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 13, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 13, 2020 Yes you certainly can see some extra shedding in the first few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 14, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 14, 2020 Dr. Panine is a board certified dermatologist. He's located in Chicago, feel free to send him a virtual consultation, and see if he's willing to schedule you in for an in-person visit. I believe it will be more affordable than going out-of-pocket to another dermatologist without any real hair loss experience. https://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/physician/Illinois/Vladimir-Panine/645 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Future Hair Doc Posted October 15, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 15, 2020 On 10/13/2020 at 3:50 PM, futtaim said: Hey I have stressed out lately because it seems that I am losing hair everyday. I am a 24yo male and I have recently just started taking finasteride 1mg 3 days a week to lessen the side effects if I were to have any. Also, I have been taking saw palmetto, biotin, and other vitamins. I would like to first go to dermatologist before any other further actions to get a diognosis on whether I am deficient in anything and get a blood test. Are there any good and affordable dermatologists in Illinois that any of you can recommend. Also, do most of them take insurance, and what is the cost without insurance (I know it might just depend). Thank you I second what @Melvin-Moderator said. Dr. Panine is a board certified dermatologist and is a great guy. I would get in touch with him ASAP. In addition, seeing another dermatologist will take a LONG time since you'd have to go through your PCP to get the referral for insurance approval. You'll be in good hands with @Dr. Vladimir Panine My advice does not constitute a patient-physician relationship nor as medical advice and all medical questions/concerns should be addressed to your medical provider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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