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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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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                                      Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
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