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What Causes Bald Spot On 9 Year Old?
i notice a bald spot on my 9 year old boy head, on the left side. we noticed it about a month ago and since then it grew a little and no additional spot were found. i wanted to know if it is stress related or have anything to do with his immune system or if it is a disease.
Wed, 27 Aug 2014
Hi
Localized baldness is unlikley to be stress related. Patchy baldness following possibilities needs to be ruled out
1. Seborrhoiec dermatitis
2. Leprosy
Do consult Dermatologist for further assessment.
Localized baldness is unlikley to be stress related. Patchy baldness following possibilities needs to be ruled out
1. Seborrhoiec dermatitis
2. Leprosy
Do consult Dermatologist for further assessment.
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