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Suggest Treatment For A Small Black Spot On The Scalp Of A Child

My six month old son has a very small black spot that appeared on his scalp a few days ago. It is about the size and shape of a strawberry seed. It is not raised, but looks as if it is something to be wiped off (like a speck of dirt). Is this something we should bring him into his pediatrician to check out?
posted on Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much.
If so, you could have a fungus infection. Is the hair loss uniform or patchy? In short, you should see a dermatologist for a precise diagnosis and proper treatment. You can try to apply iodine 2 times a day for 5 days.
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Suggest Treatment For A Small Black Spot On The Scalp Of A Child

Hi, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. You should be worried but not too much. If so, you could have a fungus infection. Is the hair loss uniform or patchy? In short, you should see a dermatologist for a precise diagnosis and proper treatment. You can try to apply iodine 2 times a day for 5 days. Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.