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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss In Children

My daughter is 13 years old and is a normal, healthy teenager. Her hair strand has always been thin and light, and she keeps it shoulder length. I noticed six months ago that her hair even after washing quickly become oily and and a bit smelly around the crown. Thinking back now , about two months ago she complained that a lot of hair was falling out when she washed it in the shower. This last week she has developed a bald spot about the size of a dime and is very upset and embarassed. She likes to play with her hair when reading / studying but I don't believe this is the cause. Should I go to our family doctor or buy something obver the counter first ??
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

She has to be examined to confirm if the bald spot is alopecia areata. An autoimmune condition.there are many treatments available for this condition and the hair grows back.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss In Children

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. She has to be examined to confirm if the bald spot is alopecia areata. An autoimmune condition.there are many treatments available for this condition and the hair grows back. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.