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What Causes Patchy Hair Loss, Whitening Of Hair, Red Patches On Cheek And Eye Infection?

my husband is experiencing patchy hair loss, whitening of hair (not gray, its white and fine) red patches on cheeks and an eye infection that will not resolve even with numerous bouts of antibiotics. He drinks alcohol daily and smokes daily. He experiences stress that he deals with through the alcohol.
Thu, 14 Jan 2016
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Hi.
Thanks for your query.
The causes of patchy hair loss, whitening of hair, red patches on cheeks and eye infection not resolving with numerous bouts of antibiotics. Also drinks daily and smokes daily.
All this indicates that he is suffering from an autoimmune disease and needs a consultation of a Rheumatologist.
Stop alcohol and smoking.
Needs to find out the enhancing and instigating factors.
Get all the immunological tests and treatment for a long term.
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What Causes Patchy Hair Loss, Whitening Of Hair, Red Patches On Cheek And Eye Infection?

Hi. Thanks for your query. The causes of patchy hair loss, whitening of hair, red patches on cheeks and eye infection not resolving with numerous bouts of antibiotics. Also drinks daily and smokes daily. All this indicates that he is suffering from an autoimmune disease and needs a consultation of a Rheumatologist. Stop alcohol and smoking. Needs to find out the enhancing and instigating factors. Get all the immunological tests and treatment for a long term.