On average, patients who use Zocdoc can search for a doctor for Hair Loss, book an appointment, and see the doctor within 24 hours. Same-day appointments are often available, you can search for real-time availability of doctors for Hair Loss in your area who accept your insurance and make an appointment online.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for doctors for Hair Loss who take your insurance. Just choose your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. If you’re not sure which plan you have, you can use Zocdoc’s insurance checker to find out.
Zocdoc is a free online service that helps patients find doctors for Hair Loss and book appointments instantly. You can search for doctors for Hair Loss or any other visit reason. Then, enter your desired appointment location and choose your insurance plan. Based on that information, you’ll see a list of providers who meet your search criteria, along with their available appointment slots.
When you search for Hair Loss doctors on Zocdoc, you can filter your results by gender, in addition to other criteria. That way, you’ll only see doctors who match your preferences.
On Zocdoc, you can search specifically for Hair Loss doctors with availability after 5 p.m.
You can use Zocdoc to find Hair Loss doctors who are highly rated by other patients. These ratings are based on verified reviews submitted by real patients. Every time a patient completes an appointment booked on Zocdoc, they’re invited to review their experience. Each review must comply with Zocdoc’s guidelines.
Hair Loss doctors on Zocdoc who see patients through online video visits will have a purple video icon on their profiles. You can also filter your search results to show only Hair Loss doctors who offer video visits.
Most insurers provide coverage for video visits at the same cost as in-person visits. You can search on Zocdoc specifically for Hair Loss doctors who accept your insurance for video visits by selecting your carrier and plan from the drop-down menu at the top of the page. We recommend you check with your insurance carrier directly to confirm your coverage and out of pocket costs for video visits.
Zocdoc lets you search specifically for a Hair Loss doctor who has appointments available before 10:00 am, or after 5:00 pm. Just choose the special hours filter at the top of our search page.
Zocdoc let's you see real-time availability for Hair Loss doctors. Many Hair Loss doctors offer appointments on Saturdays and Sundays.
Hair loss is shedding that goes beyond the 50 to 100 hairs most people lose each day. It can show up as gradual thinning across the scalp, a receding hairline, patchy bald spots, or sudden shedding after a stressful event. The medical term is alopecia, and it can affect the scalp alone or the whole body.
Heredity is the most common cause of hair loss. Several other factors drive it too:
Hair loss falls into a few distinct patterns, and the pattern points to the cause.
Androgenetic alopecia, also called male or female pattern hair loss, is the most common type and shows up as a receding hairline or thinning crown in men and a widening part in women.
Alopecia areata causes round, coin-sized bald patches when the immune system attacks hair follicles.
Telogen effluvium is widespread thinning that follows illness, childbirth, or major stress, and it usually reverses on its own.
Hair loss treatment depends on the cause, so the first step is identifying why it is happening. Common options include:
A dermatologist or other clinician can confirm the type of hair loss and match you to the treatment most likely to work. Book a hair loss specialist on Zocdoc to get an evaluation.
Some hair loss can be reduced by easing strain on the hair and addressing problems early. Tight braids, ponytails, and buns that tug at the roots, high-heat styling, and harsh chemical treatments all add stress to the hair.
A balanced diet with adequate protein and iron supports hair health, since deficiencies can manifest as shedding. Stress is a common trigger for shedding as well. Some hereditary and medical causes cannot be prevented, and treatment tends to work best when started early.
The right clinician will diagnose the cause of your hair loss, rule out underlying conditions, and build a treatment plan based on the diagnosis. Use Zocdoc to find a hair loss specialist near you and book a visit based on your insurance and availability.
The content herein is provided for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Medical information changes constantly, and therefore the content on this website should not be assumed to be current, complete or exhaustive. Always seek the advice of your doctor before starting or changing treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, please call your doctor or 9-1-1 immediately.