The alopecia of women is the loss of capillary density in the most visible areas of the scalp, due to both hair loss and thinning of the strands of the hair.
A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes.
A doctor or family doctor is responsible for diagnosing and prescribing medical treatments to patients. The family doctor refers to patients where a specialist when a specific treatment is required.
Remember that for the proper selection of health professional that treats alopecia in women you must consider the nature, severity and symptoms you are presenting.