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What Causes Bald Spots In A Child?
My son is 5rys old. He has a bald spot on the side of his head. Its been like this now for 6months and there hasn t been any regrowth in that area. Within the past 2 to 3 months ive noticed hes getting more. He has several bald spots now around the back of the head.
Mon, 29 Dec 2014
Hi....this could be a starting phase of alopecia aereata or totalis.... Or this could be a fungal infection of the scalp too. I suggest you upload the photos in this website for more elaborate scientific suggestion or consult your dermatologist.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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