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When to stop self-managing and see a clinician

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Red flags that mean your next step is an appointment, not a stronger regimen.

Book an appointment if you see

Shiny, smooth patches without visible follicle openings, or scalp pain, burning and persistent redness.

Sudden patchy loss, loss of eyebrows or body hair, or shedding accompanied by fatigue, weight change or menstrual changes.

No stabilisation after six consistent months on a regimen.

What to bring

Your photo timeline, your assessment summary, your check-in history and any recent labs. A dated timeline changes the quality of the consult substantially.

Turn this into your own plan

The assessment maps your category, severity and preferences to a staged Level 1–5 regimen.

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