My son has a bald spot on back of his head it started as a little dry patch but now has grown its not a ringworm wat can it b. His hair is slowly growing back but looks as if its spreading what may it be and what can I put on it he us African American
I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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Hello, According to your complaints, it seems to be alopecia areata. It is an autoimmune disease of the hair follicle. I would recommend you to apply topical steroid like cortisone cream on the affected areas twice daily. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist