The best person to talk with about male pattern baldness is your doctor.

Many men suffer from MPB — and it is common for doctors to help these patients. In fact, millions of men have approached their doctors for help.

Your doctor can help you separate fact from fiction when it comes to hair-loss products. Your doctor knows what has worked for patients, which treatments are available, and what might work for you. Your doctor is the best-equipped person to listen to your concerns and answer your questions.

 

Be prepared.

Be open and honest with your doctor about your MPB. Talk about your expectation and your desire to maintain or possibly regrow your hair. Also, make the most of your doctor visit by being prepared with any questions you have about MPB and treatment options.

The gateway to treating your MPB begins at your doctor's office. Take that first step now. The sooner you begin treatment, the more hair you will most likely have later.

 

Share This With Your Doctor

Complete this questionnaire and give it to your doctor. It will let your doctor know that you’re concerned about your hair loss, that you’ve done your homework, and that you’re ready to take action.

• On a scale of 1 to 10 (where 10 is “most concerned”), rate your level of concern about your hair loss.
  Not at all concerned            Most concerned
  1     2     3     4     5     6     7     8     9     10

• What have you done to learn about hair loss? (Check all that apply.)
  __ Searched the Internet
  __ Talked to others (family, friends, etc)
  __ Done other research ______________________

• How long have you been experiencing hair loss? (Please check one.)
  __ My hair has been thinning gradually over several years. I believe I am experiencing the most common type of hair loss (male

•      pattern hair loss).
  __ My hair loss has been sudden and in patches. I believe it has developed as a result of serious illness, stress, medicines,

•      chemotherapy, or infection.

• Which treatments have you used to treat your hair loss? (Check all that apply.)
  __ Shampoos
  __ Minoxidil
  __ Prescription medicine
  __ Lotions
  __ Hair transplant
  __ Other________________________

Print this questionnaire and share it with your doctor.