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What Causes A Small Bald Spot On The Head Of A Child?
my 5year old daughter woke up with a small bald spot about the size of a pencil eraser at the back of her hair part at the top of head. She has very long hair. She was sick last week with 103 fever. she had a problem in November when she threw up during vacation. She was extremely stressed and didn t want to go to school in fear of throwing up. then she would go to school but didn t eat much. Could this be caused from vitamin deficiency, stress, or alopecia? Should I take her to a dermatologist ? I didn t want to traumatized her.
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
Hi,
This could be because of fungal infection of the scalp leading to hair loss.
I do not think this is related to the viral illness from which she is recovering.
I suggest you consult your Dermatologist regarding this, please.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani,
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
This could be because of fungal infection of the scalp leading to hair loss.
I do not think this is related to the viral illness from which she is recovering.
I suggest you consult your Dermatologist regarding this, please.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani,
Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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