Comment by Jo-Anne on December 26, 2012 at 7:26am

All I can say if your doctor won't look into it, change your doctor! If you had bad asthma and your doctor was not giving you the correct medication you wouldn't stand for it, treat this the same way.
Get a friend or family member to go with you for support if you feel that would help you.
Good luck and I hope you get the support from your doctor you DESERVE. I have to say my doctor was amazing xxx

Comment by LilyBell*Murphy'sLawLuvsMe on December 26, 2012 at 8:39pm

I agree - personally I think you should be referred to a derm for a scalp biopsy for a confirmaion of the diagnosis. Dont be afraid to ask to be taken seriously.

Comment by Donna on December 27, 2012 at 2:08pm

thanks everyone its because i have had alopecia since i was about 2 so 18 years i have had it and i have only now plucked up the courage to do something

Comment by Lexi on December 28, 2012 at 8:33pm

But what pray tell do you feel they could do? If they could do something, we all wouldn't be on this site.

Comment by Yellow Daisy on January 7, 2013 at 9:59pm

I went through 2 primary care physicians and 3 dermatologists. I was first diagnosed with Alopecia areata which turned into AA. I accepted the diagnosis. However, during this time I was experiencing a lot of hypothyroid symptoms too. Despite "normal" levels, I asked to be referred to an endocrinologist who did more extensive testing and found that I had Hashimoto's (hypothyroidism). You are your best advocate!!!

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