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My Three Year Old Has A Lot Of Bald Spots On His Scalp, What Could Be This?

My three year old has a lot of bald spots on his scalp that just started a year old. they are the size of a dime. Now it s getting worse. Is this normal?
Fri, 11 Mar 2011
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi. He needs to be seen by a dermatologist to diagnose the cause. In cases of alopecia areata a variety of treatments can be tried. Steroid injections, creams, and shampoos (such as clobetasol or fluocinonide) for the scalp have been used for many years. Other medications include minoxidil, irritants (anthralin or topical coal tar), and topical immunotherapy (cyclosporine), each of which are sometimes used in different combinations. Please consult your doctor so that it is reversed on the earliest.
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Dermatologist,  Dr. Manas Ranjan Puhan's  Response
Most probable diagnsosis is alopecia areata. Use a steroid plus salicylic acid cream.
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My Three Year Old Has A Lot Of Bald Spots On His Scalp, What Could Be This?

Hi. He needs to be seen by a dermatologist to diagnose the cause. In cases of alopecia areata a variety of treatments can be tried. Steroid injections, creams, and shampoos (such as clobetasol or fluocinonide) for the scalp have been used for many years. Other medications include minoxidil, irritants (anthralin or topical coal tar), and topical immunotherapy (cyclosporine), each of which are sometimes used in different combinations. Please consult your doctor so that it is reversed on the earliest.