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What Does A Bald Spot On Beard Indicate?

Hi In my beard i could see the bald spot like small coin size.. after two days in my left side chin agian same size of bald spot. Any vitamin problems or what kind of problem is this..? What is the precaution and please recommend the treatment.. Realy i am very much fear on it.. Thanks Som
posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2014
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According to your complaints it seems to be alopecia areata.
It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicles.
It is best treated with intralesional steroid injections at 3-4 weeks interval.
You need to consult a dermatologist for the same.
Regards
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What Does A Bald Spot On Beard Indicate?

According to your complaints it seems to be alopecia areata. It is a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicles. It is best treated with intralesional steroid injections at 3-4 weeks interval. You need to consult a dermatologist for the same. Regards