Suggest Remedy For Large Bald Patch Behind Head

Posted on Wed, 18 Mar 2015

Question: I noticed a large patch behind my head (the size of a thumb impression) recently where there is no hair. there was itching in this area, with a small scar, a few months ago. could you please help.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
fungal infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
It can be a fungal infection.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Alopecia aerata

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
Thanks for the photograph.
You have developed alopecia aerata.
It is an autoimmune disorder.
It is very common and can be easily treated.
Best treatment is triamcinolone injections.
It is a steroid injection which needs to be given in the bald patch once in 3 weeks.
You will get good result with two doses.
There are no side effects of this injection.
Please meet a dermatologist and take this injection.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad