Question 1

what causes random bald spots?

Accepted Answer

Nobody knows.: The cause of alopecia areata is unknown. But a dermatologist can inject a steroid solution into the spots to make the hair grow back faster.

Question 2

my son is 17 years of age and he started to get bald spots. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Needs evaluation: bald spots are not usually normal. They should be evaluated by the pediatrician or a dermatologist to determine if they are from underlying infection, hair pulling (trichotillomania), autoimmune, or other causes. See your pediatrician for an initial evaluation and referral/treatment as indicated.

Question 3

what exactly does it mean when you get sudden bald spots that eventually grow back?

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Telogen effluvium: Read up on this and see if it matches. It can be stress, systemic illness, weird diets or "unexplained." a dermatology visit may be in order.

Question 4

what do you suggest if my son is 17 years of age and he started to get bald spots.?

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Maybe alopecia areat: May also be confirmed by dermatologist.
Character of rounding bald spots. Often associated with thyroid disease.

Question 5

how to grow hairs on bald spots?

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Depends: that depends on the condition. you have to be more specific on the origins of the baldness.

Question 6

how do i treat bald spots caused by cradle cap?

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Dandruff shampoo: In a baby with cradle cap, don't be afraid to shampoo the hair with a dandruff shampoo such as selsun blue, and use a brush to brush out the flakes and scales from the soft spot. You can hurt the baby that way! after they are gone, and with continued shampoo, the scalp will be healthy again and hair will start growing.

Question 7

why do i suddenly have bald spots in my mustache?

Accepted Answer

Alopecia areata?: Get to a dermatologist for evaluation, that is unusual.

Question 8

is there a conncection between rett syndrome and bald spots?

Accepted Answer

Nice question: Rhett's syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder peculiar to girls.  Odd & purposeless hand motions such as excessive rubbing can lead to focal areas of hair loss. Trichtillomania (neurotic pulling out hair) requires purposeful fine motor coordinated action to pull hair. So rubbing is the way a rett child would lose hair patches.

Question 9

what is the right medication for bald spots forming on your head?

Accepted Answer

Options: Hair loss is multi-factorial: genetics, stress, hormone problems, thyroid problems, mental illness, male pattern baldness, trauma, etc.
The most common pattern that i see in my practice revolves around the genetic component.  Review by surgeons who offer hair transplantation is recommended.  Multiple options.

Question 10

i am experiencing bald spots at the ripe age of 16, is there any way to deter further balding?

Accepted Answer

No good answer.: Some said rogaine (minoxidil) might slow it down, but the use of it is messy and you are very young still.

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