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What Causes Bald Patches On Chin?

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Question : On my bear near my chin two bald patches suddenly appeared and recurred after regrowing. My father and brother had vitiligo and I wonder if this is relevant.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (52 minutes later)
Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query You might have developed a condition called as alopecia areata. It presents as bald patches. If possible please upload a photograph of the lesion. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you
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What Causes Bald Patches On Chin?

Brief Answer: details below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query You might have developed a condition called as alopecia areata. It presents as bald patches. If possible please upload a photograph of the lesion. This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you