I’ve Had Significant Diffuse Hair Loss On My Entire Scalp and Face

I’ve experienced significant diffuse hair thinning/hair loss over my entire scalp and facial hair about 8 months ago.

Could this be anything else besides Androgenic Alopecia? I’m 41 and was slowly losing hair only on top since I was 20. Been on finasteride for 7 years. Should I see a dermatologist first?

You should just see your primary doctor to make sure you do not have any other medical causes of hair loss.

Androgenic alopecia is also known as male pattern baldness (MPB). As the name implies, there is usually a “pattern” to the balding. Diffuse hair thinning all over your scalp, including in the donor area, would not be MPB… but could point to something like alopecia areata.