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What Causes A Wide Bald Spot On Head In Children?

My niece is 11 years old and has a bald spot in the top of head. It looks like it is healing but no new hair growth is that spot about 2 inches long and wide.but it looks like another spot is starting. The hair is pulling up from the roots. Can you show me a picture of what it would look like. Do we need to take her to the dr ASAP. Is it any thing to put on it until she goes th the dr?? Please help me Robin. YYYY@YYYY or 704-830-6830.I can not pay I am unemployed at this time but I need your help. Please
Thu, 29 Oct 2020
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Hello,

Bald spot on head in children is a results of many pathologies including:
- Fungal infection of scalp and hair
- Eczema
- Anemia

Or it might be due to trauma or a temporary symptom that will vanish by time. We need to examine the scalp and hair root under microscope, run dermatoscopy to determine the full diagnosis, and discuss the most appropriate treatment strategy.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Wide Bald Spot On Head In Children?

Hello, Bald spot on head in children is a results of many pathologies including: - Fungal infection of scalp and hair - Eczema - Anemia Or it might be due to trauma or a temporary symptom that will vanish by time. We need to examine the scalp and hair root under microscope, run dermatoscopy to determine the full diagnosis, and discuss the most appropriate treatment strategy. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician