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What Causes Hair Loss On Chin And Face?

hello, i recently started to lose hair on my chin and on the right hand side of my face. The hair initially started to turn white/grey then began to simply vanish in a bigger and bigger area, i find this to be effecting my confidence and would really like some help. many thanks, Adam
Thu, 13 Aug 2020
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Hello,

Loss of hair on chin and right side of face can be due to primary skin condition causing destruction of hair follicles. I suggest you to consult your dermatologist for clinical assessment and thus management.

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

Regards,
Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist
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What Causes Hair Loss On Chin And Face?

Hello, Loss of hair on chin and right side of face can be due to primary skin condition causing destruction of hair follicles. I suggest you to consult your dermatologist for clinical assessment and thus management. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shailja Puri, Pathologist and Microbiologist