Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Patient Education

Doctors Who Treat Alopecia

As your alopecia is diagnosed, treated and managed, you may encounter the following team of doctors and specialists listed in this hair loss patient education guide.

• Dermatologist - A doctor who specializes in conditions and diseases affecting the skin, hair, and nails. A dermatologist diagnoses, treats, and monitors patients with alopecia thinning hair.
• Internist or family physician - Doctors who provide general medical care for adults. Adults with alopecia may initially see an internist or family physician before being referred to a dermatologist.
• Pediatrician - A doctor who specializes in the medical care of children. Children experiencing alopecia hair loss may initially see a pediatrician before being referred to a dermatologist.