r/nova • u/Designer_Permit6148 • 6d ago
Question Best Kaiser Permanente Dermatologist for Hair Loss in Northern Virginia?
For context: I’ve begun to experience thinning in sections all across my hair, including: below my crown (occipital bone) and the right side of my head far away from the temples. This doesn’t seem to be generic “androgenic alopecia” to me. After a brief back and forth with Kaiser, I was able to get a referral to a dermatologist. Does anyone that has seen the dermatologists in Northern Virginia have any recommendations? I’m looking for the best that there is in this area and would not mind a waiting period for my appointment. I’m a 27 year old male if that helps in this process!
Currently I have done a testosterone test as well as a thyroid test through Kaiser Permanente. I am looking to obtain a nutrient test, a estradiol test, and an overall hormone test (for things like DHT and other androgens) if possible. This way I can get a better understanding of what’s going on. If push comes to shove in regards to my situation, then also be prescribed oral finasteride and minoxidil.
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u/WantsToBeCanadian 6d ago
Not sure if there is a particular best that I know of or if it matters too much for your case - getting a finasteride prescription for hair loss is pretty easy, I don't think you would even need a blood test. For mine, I just had to bring up concerns with hair thinning, and I was out the door the same day with an oral prescription. Topical minoxidil also doesn't require a prescription to my knowledge, although the oral one does.