HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Bald Spots At The Back Of The Head Near The Ear That Cause Sores With Severe Itchiness, Discomfort. Cause?

HI, I have two bald spots at the back of my head near the ear on each side of my head. Three years ago I had one but it grew back with regular hair oil and messaging. Since the past year and a half it never grew back to its full length, it rough, it sometimes gets sore on them that are very uncomfortable. I went to a dermatologist and he said nothing, it still hasnt grown back. when the hair does slightly grow back its very rough and falls out very easily. The patches cause the hair right around it to be shorter as well. What could this be. Oh and it does get itchy when the sores appear.
Tue, 6 Aug 2013
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
you might be suffering from alopecia aerata,

it is an autoimmune disorder,

treatment can be done with injectable steroids.

Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
I find this answer helpful

Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Autoimmune disease


Loading Online Doctors....
Bald Spots At The Back Of The Head Near The Ear That Cause Sores With Severe Itchiness, Discomfort. Cause?

Hello, Thanks for the query, you might be suffering from alopecia aerata, it is an autoimmune disorder, treatment can be done with injectable steroids. Please meet a dermatologist for exact diagnosis. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you