When to Seek Medical Care

• If you have hair loss, you may want to see a doctor if you want to prevent balding.
  
  
• See your doctor if you are losing large amounts of hair every day, and if you are not feeling well at the same time you are losing hair.
  
  
• Most often hair loss occurs without other signs of illness.
  
  
• If the following symptoms occur at the same time as hair loss, you may have a serious medical condition and you should see a doctor right away.
  
  
  • Confusion
    
    
  • Poor appetite
    
    
  • Constipation
    
    
  • Diarrhea
    
    
  • Trouble breathing
    
    
  • Weight loss
    
    
  • Vomiting
    
    
  • Fever
    
    
  • Pain
    
    
  • Skin problems