What will going to a dermatologist/endocrinologist do?

[soonamo]

I am 19 years old and my hairlines have started to rapidly recede this past year. I have not started any regimen yet, but I have been reading up on this forum. Some have recommended going to the doctor first

I have an appointment with my physician next week, and I am wondering:

What are the benefits of seeing a dermatologist and/or endocrinologist? Will they be able to assess my condition and what would be the best regimen to take? Any insight will be greatly appreciated

 

[VWdude]

You will be given a prescription for propecia. Everything you will be told by your doctor will be reiterated from what you've already read from these forums, but in less detail.

 

[armandein]

Don't wash your hair the day before you visit the doctor.

 

[soonamo]

Why is that?

 

[armandein]

common sense. It is advised by doctors in order to see if there is problems in health scalp. Recent washing may interfere with the result.