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What Causes Patchy Hair Loss After Having X-ray?
When I was 25 years old I was in a car accident which followed with many x rays, MRI's bone scans etc. My doctor's at that time said no x rays except medical emergenices. I am now 41 and had a full x ray for my dental reconstruction and lost a whole patch of hair the next morning. Would there be a connection?
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Hi,
You might be suffering from alopecia areata. There are many causes of alopecia areata in which x ray exposure is one of them. It is the most common disorder causing patchy hair loss, if possible please send the photograph for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment.
Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regards,
Dr. Atishay Bukharia
You might be suffering from alopecia areata. There are many causes of alopecia areata in which x ray exposure is one of them. It is the most common disorder causing patchy hair loss, if possible please send the photograph for confirmation of diagnosis and treatment.
Hope it helps. If you have any other question please do not hesitate to contact us.
Regards,
Dr. Atishay Bukharia
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