How Hair Style Hair Loss: When to Contact a Medical Professional

Call your doctor if:

* You are losing hair in an unusual pattern
* You are losing hair rapidly or at an early age (for example, in your teens or twenties)
* You have any pain or itching with the hair loss
* The skin on your scalp under the involved area is red, scaly, or otherwise abnormal
* You have acne, facial hair, or an abnormal menstrual cycle
* You are a woman and have male pattern baldness
* You have bald spots on your beard or eyebrows
* You have been gaining weight or have muscle weakness, intolerance to cold temperatures, or fatigue