Why Would One Get Small Patches Of Baldness At Different Points On The Scalp?

Posted on Tue, 22 May 2018

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Tue, 22 May 2018 Answered on

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Question : we notices small patches of baldness at different points while messaging hair oil, pls suggest what can be cause and suggested treatment.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload images

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
Perhaps you have Alopecia Areata - usually presents as focal patches of hair loss.
I request you to kindly upload a few images of the affected areas in "Reports Section" so that I am able to have a look and guide you better.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 days later)

Hi Doctor,
I have attached few picture for your kind reference and advise
Thanks...

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (26 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you. I have viewed the images.
You seem to have pseudopelade which is a type cicatricial alopecia characterized by irregular, smooth, atrophic patches of hair loss.
I would like to know, were there any preceding changes like scaling?bumps?itching? etc or was it discovered like this only?

Regards

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