Experiencing alopecia goes beyond simply losing hair; it can touch your mental well-being and, at times, may feel overwhelming or even isolating. Like many, you might have believed that your first dermatologist visit would be a quick fix—perhaps a pill, a magical topical solution, and then poof! Problem solved. But for most, the reality is quite different. For me, that first appointment was disappointingly short. I left with more questions than answers, feeling unheard and
