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Suggest Treatment For Patches Of Hair Loss

can you tell me what the following symptoms mean:

patches of hair loss

small red circles with what looks like cuts down the middle

^^that itch

^they are not only on the scalp but also on the arms and face

(this is about a two year old african-american female child)
Mon, 4 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain patches of hairloss along with red circles over the scalp that itch and same present over the hands and face can be due to causes like Seborrheic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema etc..

I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of the scrapings from the scalp and blood tests can help in diagnosis..

You can be advised medications like antifungal shampoos, coal tar containing shampoos, steroid lotions etc..
For face and arms low potency steroid oinments, antifungal ointments and immunosuppressants can be advised..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.

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Suggest Treatment For Patches Of Hair Loss

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain patches of hairloss along with red circles over the scalp that itch and same present over the hands and face can be due to causes like Seborrheic Dermatitis, Psoriasis, Eczema etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of the scrapings from the scalp and blood tests can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised medications like antifungal shampoos, coal tar containing shampoos, steroid lotions etc.. For face and arms low potency steroid oinments, antifungal ointments and immunosuppressants can be advised.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.