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Question: I fell down and hit my head really hard on the cement a month ago. I still have a small bump on my head and now a bald spot in the same place as the bump.
Brief Answer:
Not sure what the question is here but....
Detailed Answer:
Good evening and Happy 4th of July to you. I'm not sure whether your question is related to why you have not hair where the bump from the conk on the head was or something related to the bang you took?
I will assume that it is about the hair loss that you are noticing since it's already 1 month after the concussion and I'll bet you never really had that checked out too vigorously. Not many people do...which is a shame....anyways...
Traumatic ALOPECIA developing exactly over the area where someone hit their head does occur but is usually temporary. What is thought to happen is that at the time of the concussion hair follicles in the scalp where the head was concussed are sufficiently damaged to cause hair loss. When that trauma and follicle damage is reorganized and rehabilitated by the body....could take weeks, could take months....sometimes it's permanent then, hair may grow back...but it may be a bit less or a bit thinner than before.
If you're concerned then, you may wish to see a dermatologist for an analysis.
If I've satisfactorily addressed your question could you do me the kindest of favors by CLOSING THIS QUERY and be sure to include some fine words of feedback as to our transaction? Again, many thanks for posing your question.
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This query has utilized a total of 15 minutes of professional time in research, review, and synthesis for the purpose of formulating a return statement.
Not sure what the question is here but....
Detailed Answer:
Good evening and Happy 4th of July to you. I'm not sure whether your question is related to why you have not hair where the bump from the conk on the head was or something related to the bang you took?
I will assume that it is about the hair loss that you are noticing since it's already 1 month after the concussion and I'll bet you never really had that checked out too vigorously. Not many people do...which is a shame....anyways...
Traumatic ALOPECIA developing exactly over the area where someone hit their head does occur but is usually temporary. What is thought to happen is that at the time of the concussion hair follicles in the scalp where the head was concussed are sufficiently damaged to cause hair loss. When that trauma and follicle damage is reorganized and rehabilitated by the body....could take weeks, could take months....sometimes it's permanent then, hair may grow back...but it may be a bit less or a bit thinner than before.
If you're concerned then, you may wish to see a dermatologist for an analysis.
If I've satisfactorily addressed your question could you do me the kindest of favors by CLOSING THIS QUERY and be sure to include some fine words of feedback as to our transaction? Again, many thanks for posing your question.
Do not forget to recontact me in the future at: www.bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi for additional questions, comments, or concerns having to do with this topic or others.
This query has utilized a total of 15 minutes of professional time in research, review, and synthesis for the purpose of formulating a return statement.
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