
What Causes Sudden Hair Loss And Petechiae In A Child?

Question: Hi my 3 year old son woke up with sudden hair loss and petechiae. Blood test shows healthy child. He isn't tested but has seen a phycologist and they think he might be ocd, bipolar, adhd, and or possibly Asperger's. Son is saying one thing to a group of people and in other settings said something completely different. I need help...
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I understand your son has seen a psychologist and that person is considering several diagnoses. How can I be helpful here? What specific questions do you have?
Dr. Sheppe
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I understand your son has seen a psychologist and that person is considering several diagnoses. How can I be helpful here? What specific questions do you have?
Dr. Sheppe
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Dr. Yogesh D


what would cause hair loss when blood panel is normal and no visible signs of damage to skin on bare scalp?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
There are many real medical possibilities here. Has he had blood drawn to check Vitamin C and D levels? Iron levels? Or it could be idiopathic alopecia, a genetic condition.
Dr. Sheppe
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
There are many real medical possibilities here. Has he had blood drawn to check Vitamin C and D levels? Iron levels? Or it could be idiopathic alopecia, a genetic condition.
Dr. Sheppe
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T


general blood drawn. iron level is fine. not sure what those other words r?
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
Check Vitamin C and D levels, low levels of these can lead to hair loss.
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
Check Vitamin C and D levels, low levels of these can lead to hair loss.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T

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