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last year there was a small section of hair on my ...
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last year there was a small section of hair on my head about the size of a nickle that just went bald for no reason. after a month the section grew some hair again. this year the same section went bald along with onother section about a 1/4 inch size. Why is that happening, what should i do, and what kind of doctor should i see?

 

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The complaints you have described is suggestive of condition known as:alopecia areata.The specific cause of alopecia areata is unknown.

Typical therapy includes:

  • Topical corticosteroids (medium to very high potency)
  • Subcutaneous (under the skin surface) steroid injection
  • Ultraviolet light therapy

Full recovery of hair is very common

I advice you to consult dermatologist for the treatment best suited for you.

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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001450.htm

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Thank you, the answer put me at ease.
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