Prepare for your appointment
Arrive at your appointment prepared with the help of our Doctor Discussion Guide and these appointment tips.
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Create your personalized Doctor Discussion Guide
Your dermatologist or healthcare professional will evaluate hair loss in the office—but it’s also important to let them know how this disease impacts you.
Download and fill out the Doctor Discussion Guide, then bring it to your next appointment. This guide can help your dermatologist to better understand your experience with alopecia areata. If you are caring for an adolescent who has alopecia areata, fill out the guide together.
Make the most of your appointment with these tips
Talking to your dermatologist
Fill out the Doctor Discussion Guide to help give your dermatologist a complete picture of your alopecia areata and all the ways this disease has impacted your life.
Your hair history
Be open about communicating changes in your hair loss and share any photos you’ve taken over time.
Your treatment journey
Share any treatments you’ve taken for alopecia areata and if possible, take pictures of the labels.
Virtual visits
Make sure your device is working correctly and pick a quiet, well-lit place for your appointment.
Share your progress
Take a “before” photo before starting LITFULO, and then one every following month so your dermatologist can see if treatment is working. Celebrate any signs of progress! And check out these tips for picture-perfect photos.
Get advice
See how to get the most out of your appointments from a board-certified dermatologist.
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