I Had Alopecia And In The Spot That Grew Back,

Posted on Mon, 27 May 2019

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Question : I had alopecia and in the spot that grew back, the hair has turned black in the shape of a ring.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Your description suggests that you have developed alopecia aerata
The new hair grows in ring pattern and slowly covers the patch.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 hours later)

I can not find the button to upload picture

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
E mail me photographs

Detailed Answer:
Hello
There is an option to upload photograph on right side of the query page.
You can use that.
You can even mail the photographs on YYYY@YYYY with subject ATTN Dr Rahul XXXXXXX
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 hours later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing to worry

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is Alopecia aerata in recovery stage.
Don't worry your hair will regrow to normal over period of time.
Let me know if you have any doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

So why did my hair color turn black?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It affects only black hair

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Alopecia aerata affects only black hair while grey hair are spared.
The disease would have caused loss of black hair which are now in regrowth phase.
Just relax over a period of time the color will match with surrounding.
Let me know if you have any doubts.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana