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What Causes A Bald Spot On The Scalp?

I am 50 years old an dfor the past two years I have noticed a bald spot on my scalp right behind both years. It does not itch and away from that I have beautiful shiny and from appearance beautiful locks. I am afriad it might spread later..what could it be?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi,

It may be alopecia areata.

Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.

It is an autoimmune skin disease characterised by sudden development of bald patches. Exact cause is not known. Stress and tension might precipitate the disease.

Local application of mild steroid lotion,psoralen solution,tacrolimus lotion ..etc might stimulate hair growth in bald patches. Oral steroid,levamisole and biotin may be taken after advice of doctor.

I hope this would help.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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What Causes A Bald Spot On The Scalp?

Hi, It may be alopecia areata. Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment. It is an autoimmune skin disease characterised by sudden development of bald patches. Exact cause is not known. Stress and tension might precipitate the disease. Local application of mild steroid lotion,psoralen solution,tacrolimus lotion ..etc might stimulate hair growth in bald patches. Oral steroid,levamisole and biotin may be taken after advice of doctor. I hope this would help. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD