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Auto Immune Disease

what kind of physician do I go to in order to find out what kind of auto immune disease I have. Biopsy has shown lichen planus, last episode I lost my hair another biopsy showed that alopecia scarring it went after my hair folicles the doctor said my body is attacking itself please help me thx!
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1818979 tn?1317404728
Thx again I did run into the referral issue what I have done is set up appt with a new Dr. And he is the brother to my Surgeon that did my last surgery I should see him on the 10th of Sept. and get my referral to RheumY! :0) The rest I leave in gods hands as always. And my new friends on Med Help Oh yea I also changed Health Care ins. So I'm pretty encouraged. Stay Blessed!!
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You're more than welcome!  God Bless you also!  Keep me posted on how you're doing.

by the way - you may or may not need a referral to the rheumy - depending on your insurance and the doctor themselves.  Some require it even if the insurance doesn't and others don't, so when you call around trying to find one (or have someone helping you find one), be sure to check whether they require a referral or not - that way you won't be stuck at the last minute scurrying around trying to get one from your primary doc.
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1818979 tn?1317404728
Thx so much i thought so but wasn't sure GOD BLESS!
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Your best bet would be a rheumatologist.

Best of luck!
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