Question 1

i have alopecia areata i had it for 3years im 19 years old , i have bald patches quarter sizes on the top and back of my head. the bald patches come and go they move around my head i wanna know what treatment to take to gain my full head of hair back , i

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Unfortunately, : Unfortunately, alopecia areata can recur even years later.  I would recommend you get kenalog (triamcinolone) injections into the area again before the spots increase in size.  Other adjunctive options would include a topical steroid foam, topical immunotherapy (cream you apply nightly or several times per week) to alter the immune response responsible for the hair loss.  I often combine the steroid injections with the topical treatment and get pretty good results.  There are a few other options used less frequently that your dermatologist can discuss with you.

Question 2

for my 7 yrs boy, sticky dry hair falling found on crown of head getting bald past 5 months and it extends its area mostly downwards back of head, it is by hair problem or any internal and who to seek medical help ?

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Alopecia vs fungus: Child probably is developing alopecia. It would be important also to rule out a fungal infection of the scalp. Best would be to see a dermatologist who can do a Woods light examination and a KOH prep and tell you the diagnosis and treatment right away. If it is Alopecia he will also be able to guide you properly and reassure you. If required further work up can also be initiated.

Question 3

4 y/o with bald spot on back of head. scalp seems normal no itching at all but getting bigger.  causes?  pediatrician or dermatology visit in order?

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Bald spot: Many possible causes including simply being on his/her back too much. I would advise seeing  the baby's pediatrician first, they should be able to determine the cause and generally you should be able to see your pediatrician a lot sooner than a dermatologist. Good luck

Question 4

i have small bald spots in the back of my head what treatment can i use to treat that and what causes that?

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Fungus OR alopecia: If the bald spots show any kind of redness (inflammation) then the likely diagnosis is tinea capitus which requires an anti-fungal presciption pill to cure (topical meds do not work) if the bald spots are just bare skin then the diagnosis could be localized 'alopecia areata'.  This condition is thought to be 'auto-immune' a dermatologist  may inject cortisone for resolution.
Hope you are better.

Question 5

my 4 year old has a bald path on her scalp that is light brown patch towards the outer end . there is some hair loss and what feels like broken hair. i have commenced covarex junior bd week now . is this sufficient treatment or is oral needed?

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Needs an evaluation: If the kid does have a scalp fungus which is not clear from the description,external creams/ointments are unlikely to cure it. When present, the fungus gets into the hair root, deep enough into the skin that external creams will never reach it. It may transiently imptove the outer appearance.

Question 6

home remedy for receeding gums and cavities? i can't see my dentist for a few weeks. also, i have a bald patch just above my right ear?

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Alopecia: There is a condition called alopecia which causes the hair to fall out.  This is different from male pattern baldness which is genetic and not a disorder.  A dermatologist can tell you if you have alopecia (an autoimmune disorder) and treat it w/medication.  Peace and good health. See dentist for mouth issues and consider chewing a gum called SPRY or using the tooth paste by the same company.

Question 7

i've had a bald spot on my scalp that itches really bad. it's red and oozing now. i've tried everything cortisone injections lazer treatment etc. hair won't grow back. i noticed lately i comb my hair and there is a ton of white bulbs at the end of ha?

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: Without exam hard to tell Pl see a dermatologist at an academic center you might need a biopsy for accurate diagnosis and treatment

Question 8

what is the best treatment for balding/ hair thinning?

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Depends: First you want to better categorize why you are losing hair.  The causes are far ranging from stress, nutritional, hormonal, genetic,  autoimmune/inflammatory, even related to how you chemically treat or braid your hair.  Only once you have a better sense of the underlying cause or causes can you better determine a treatment.

Question 9

are there hair treatment options for receding hairline and crown balding?

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Many options !!!: Although follicular unit grafts are all the rage there area many options which begin with camouflage hair pieces, there are increasingly more advanced medical treatment options which progress up to surgical options.

Question 10

baldness, why hair loss & would like to know if hair regrowth treatment will work?

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Hair Loss: The male pattern baldness form of androgenetic alopecia accounts for more than 95% of hair loss in men. By age 35, two-thirds of American men will have some degree of appreciable hair loss and by age 50 approximately 85% of men have significantly thinning hair. About 25% of men who suffer from male pattern baldness begin the painful process before the age of 21. Treatment is Rogaine (minoxidil) &amp; Propecia.

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I have alopecia areata i had it for 3years im 19 years old , i have bald patches quarter sizes on the top and back of my head. the bald patches come and go they move around my head i wanna know what treatment to take to gain my full head of hair back , i

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For my 7 yrs boy, sticky dry hair falling found on crown of head getting bald past 5 months and it extends its area mostly downwards back of head, it is by hair problem or any internal and who to seek medical help ?

A member asked:

4 y/o with bald spot on back of head. scalp seems normal no itching at all but getting bigger. causes? pediatrician or dermatology visit in order?

A member asked:

I have small bald spots in the back of my head what treatment can i use to treat that and what causes that?

A member asked:

My 4 year old has a bald path on her scalp that is light brown patch towards the outer end . there is some hair loss and what feels like broken hair. i have commenced covarex junior bd week now . is this sufficient treatment or is oral needed?

A member asked:

Home remedy for receeding gums and cavities? i can't see my dentist for a few weeks. also, i have a bald patch just above my right ear?

A member asked:

I've had a bald spot on my scalp that itches really bad. it's red and oozing now. i've tried everything cortisone injections lazer treatment etc. hair won't grow back. i noticed lately i comb my hair and there is a ton of white bulbs at the end of ha?

A member asked:

What is the best treatment for balding/ hair thinning?

A member asked:

Are there hair treatment options for receding hairline and crown balding?

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Baldness, why hair loss & would like to know if hair regrowth treatment will work?

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