Question 1

what can cause a bald spot in hair?

Accepted Answer

Many things: The bald spot could be alopecia areata. Consult a local dermatologist.

Question 2

bald spot in hair size of a nickel  for two years hasn't got bigger or smaller slick bald! alopecia? lupus

Accepted Answer

Alopecia areata: This is alopecia areata. The cause is unknown, but a dermatologist can inject a steroid solution into the spot to make the hair grow back faster.

Question 3

i discovered a bald spot in my hair - it look like alopecia . i had it before and the hair grew back. do i need medication?

Accepted Answer

No med: Not a lot of meds for a single bald spot except minoxidil  but have it evaluated for a cause of why it happened

Question 4

bald spot due to hair dresser leaving bleach on too long. i cover it up by parting my hair. how to get hair to grow in that area???

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It: will grow back,,,,be patient..you are "injuring" your hair every time you bleach it! Think about changing the coloring process OR your Hairdresser!

Just my opinion
Hope it's helpful
Dr Z

Question 5

i have thick, long hair, and just found a bald spot on my hair. wondering what could cause this, and if it's true stress could be a reason?

Accepted Answer

Why speculate???: See a dermatologist for diagnosis and directed therapy.Maybe ALOPECIA AREATA, an autoimmune condition. Other diagnoses possible. Need exam. Why guess?? Stress may cause this from long-term compulsive neurotic rubbing of the same place. You will know if you are doing this.

Question 6

i had smooth bald spot and new hair grew back, would that be alopecia areata?now crown and sides are really thin you can see my scalp clearly. y?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like it: Alopecia areata can regrow on its own without treatment. If you are experiencing more hair loss though then I would follow up with dermatologist

Question 7

what is the best treatment for hair loss? i am a 25 yr old male with a bald spot and receeding hair line.

Accepted Answer

HAIR LOSS: Rogaine (minoxidil) seems to work well for many of my patients. A dermatologist would be one to consult. He or she might recommend an oral medication that also seems ot help.

Question 8

i had a pilar cyst removed but it started growing back. a few weeks ago it became itchy and ruptured. there is now a bald spot will the hair regrow?

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Most likely yes: Most likely, the hair will grow, but it really depends on the size of the cyst and the size of the scar that has developed after the cyst has ruptured. The bigger the scar the less chance hair will grow and vice versa.

Question 9

spots appearing that have not before where no hair is growing, scalp is red like allergic reaction, how to stop the bald spot and have hair grow there again.

Accepted Answer

Infection: The most common cause for this scenario is  a fungal infection, but treatment requires prescription grade antifungal.

Question 10

small bald spot front of hair last two months, i think from pony tails so i've stopped. still thinning though and now rash on back of neck hairline.

Accepted Answer

Rash back of neck?: Get someone to check you for nits; lice like to bite in that area. If not that, could be seborrheic dermatitis.

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What can cause a bald spot in hair?

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Bald spot in hair size of a nickel for two years hasn't got bigger or smaller slick bald! alopecia? lupus

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I discovered a bald spot in my hair - it look like alopecia . i had it before and the hair grew back. do i need medication?

A member asked:

Bald spot due to hair dresser leaving bleach on too long. i cover it up by parting my hair. how to get hair to grow in that area???

A member asked:

I have thick, long hair, and just found a bald spot on my hair. wondering what could cause this, and if it's true stress could be a reason?

A member asked:

I had smooth bald spot and new hair grew back, would that be alopecia areata?now crown and sides are really thin you can see my scalp clearly. y?

A member asked:

What is the best treatment for hair loss? i am a 25 yr old male with a bald spot and receeding hair line.

A member asked:

I had a pilar cyst removed but it started growing back. a few weeks ago it became itchy and ruptured. there is now a bald spot will the hair regrow?

A member asked:

Spots appearing that have not before where no hair is growing, scalp is red like allergic reaction, how to stop the bald spot and have hair grow there again.

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Small bald spot front of hair last two months, i think from pony tails so i've stopped. still thinning though and now rash on back of neck hairline.

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