Question 1

do all infants lose there hair? if so when? my baby was born 2 weeks ago with a head full of hair.

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No: No, not all do.  No worries though, if baby does lose hair, then you will perhaps have a rough photo op month, but it will pass.  This often coincides with the phenomena of infant acne, which might lead you to skip that 2 month photo altogether.  My son had this terribly and lost his head full of blonde curls.  We called him " crusty crab" there for a while. Congrats on your new baby!

Question 2

is removal of atrophied testicle in infants is standard clinical procedure? or just recommended. what if we don't remove, are there any cases where atrophied testicle is de-torsed and in future it might just get normal?

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Yes: It is the standard procedure, it is always important to remove a part of the body that is no longer viable. There are no cases of an organ that is already atrophied to suddenly untwist and be normal once the atrophy has occurred. Atrophy means that there was not enough blood supply to keep the organ alive.I hope this helps.

Question 3

what can cause hair loss in infants?

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How old: It depends on the age. This could be normal hair loss. See your dermatologist for treatment and evaluation of this problem.

Question 4

could infant malnutrition cause permanent scalp hair loss ?

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Its'difficult to say: You are providing a very scant information. What kind of malnutrition and why? Any underlying conditions, bowel surgery? I guess if malnutrition would be corrected, then it shouldn't be a problem. Check with your pediatrician, he/she might know better your child history. Best of luck!

Question 5

are there any medicolegal cases, when medical staff has shown negligence in diagnosing 4 month infant testicular torsion resulting in loss of testicle. initial newborn screening showed both testis normal shape and size. and now after 4 month they diagnose

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Torsion: can happen at any time so impossible to answer your question.  I suggest you address this question to your pediatrician and ask for an independent review of your baby's clinical record before deciding there was a negligent component.  To assist with that review, include any observations you may have had prior to the diagnosis.  I expect there will be a reassuring explanation of the events.

Question 6

my son says that he has one testicle bigger than the other and he also says the has little hairs about his scrotum is my son going through puberty?

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How old is your son: Testicles normally enlarge with the onset of puberty, usually around age 10-12.  The skin of the scrotum darkens, hair grows in many places including the scrotum and pubic area.

Question 7

i have had leukemia and i have not gone through total puberty some puberty hair, penis didn't grow, testicals have not dropped will androgel help this?

Accepted Answer

In theory, yes: As per your description, you likely have condition known as hypogonadism.
Hormone replacement is generally helpfull in that cases. I however advise you to do for proper evaliation before starting hormone replacement. Any medication is double-side sword. It may help as mach as it may harm. I would not advise you to play with hormones on your own.

Question 8

my 13 year old son says one testicle is bigger than the other and he has very small hairs above his scrotum is he going through puberty?

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Puberty: Yes, and testicles can vary in size as long as they feel normal otherwise.

Question 9

i have one testicle to torsion. i am wondering does it affect hair growth and will i go bald in the future because of this?

Accepted Answer

: Baldness can be due to testosterone effects on the follicle.. If the remaining testicle makes up for the lost testicle testosterone production and your genetics make you prone to hair loss.. then yeah...

Question 10

popped infected hair on testicals woke up with pain in left upper thigh. like i pulled a muscle but there's a little knot. ?

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Staphylococcus: This sounds as if you may have an infection in this area and this should be evaluated and managed by your primary care physician.  Go and be seen.

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Do all infants lose there hair? if so when? my baby was born 2 weeks ago with a head full of hair.

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Is removal of atrophied testicle in infants is standard clinical procedure? or just recommended. what if we don't remove, are there any cases where atrophied testicle is de-torsed and in future it might just get normal?

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What can cause hair loss in infants?

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Could infant malnutrition cause permanent scalp hair loss ?

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Are there any medicolegal cases, when medical staff has shown negligence in diagnosing 4 month infant testicular torsion resulting in loss of testicle. initial newborn screening showed both testis normal shape and size. and now after 4 month they diagnose

A member asked:

My son says that he has one testicle bigger than the other and he also says the has little hairs about his scrotum is my son going through puberty?

A member asked:

I have had leukemia and i have not gone through total puberty some puberty hair, penis didn't grow, testicals have not dropped will androgel help this?

A member asked:

My 13 year old son says one testicle is bigger than the other and he has very small hairs above his scrotum is he going through puberty?

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I have one testicle to torsion. i am wondering does it affect hair growth and will i go bald in the future because of this?

A member asked:

Popped infected hair on testicals woke up with pain in left upper thigh. like i pulled a muscle but there's a little knot. ?

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