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What Causes Bald Spots On Head?
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I'm a 35 year old female, for like 6 years, I've had a quarter-size bald spot in the center of my head. Then my stylist noticed other pea sized bald spots developing. The past month, I've been getting sores over my scalp, that is now painful. Today, I noticed a lump on the back of my head on my left side above my hairline. Does this sound familiar?
I'm a 35 year old female, for like 6 years, I've had a quarter-size bald spot in the center of my head. Then my stylist noticed other pea sized bald spots developing. The past month, I've been getting sores over my scalp, that is now painful. Today, I noticed a lump on the back of my head on my left side above my hairline. Does this sound familiar?
Tue, 30 Dec 2014
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Thus may indicate either a fungal infection(dandruff) or a condition called alopecia areata.
Kindly see a dermatologist for evaluation.
Hope this answer will help.
Thank you.
Thus may indicate either a fungal infection(dandruff) or a condition called alopecia areata.
Kindly see a dermatologist for evaluation.
Hope this answer will help.
Thank you.
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