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Suggest Remedy For Hair Loss In The Area On Scalp Frozen For Benign Tumour Treatment

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About 6 weeks ago, my dermatologist removed a small benign tumour on my scalp (top of head) - she froze it off. About 3 weeks later it formed a crust and peeled off. Since last 2 weeks, I have been losing lots of hair around this part of my head. Is this related to the freezing treatment? Will my hair grow back quickly in this area? I am writing to you as my dermatologist is now on holidays. Many thanks Marian YYYY@YYYY
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi.
As per your case-history we need to find out the exact damage the benign tumor did to scalp skin.

If it was deep enough to cause damage to dermis of skin then there is possibility of scarring alopecia patch at that site and hair coming back at that region is less.

Don't worry at present. Use tacrolimus 0.03% ointment at that site for 4-6 weeks.

Consult a dermatologist if complain persists.

Thanks.
Dr.Harshit bhachech
MBBS,DDVL
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Suggest Remedy For Hair Loss In The Area On Scalp Frozen For Benign Tumour Treatment

Hi. As per your case-history we need to find out the exact damage the benign tumor did to scalp skin. If it was deep enough to cause damage to dermis of skin then there is possibility of scarring alopecia patch at that site and hair coming back at that region is less. Don t worry at present. Use tacrolimus 0.03% ointment at that site for 4-6 weeks. Consult a dermatologist if complain persists. Thanks. Dr.Harshit bhachech MBBS,DDVL