Question 1

how long does scalp ringworm take to go away ? and how long does it take for the hair grow back fully?

Accepted Answer

Not all the same: Scalp "ringworm" refers to tinea capitis, which is transmitted from one child to another, but is uncommon once adolescence it reached. If the diagnosis is correct, the course depends on the infecting fungus, the extent and duration of infection, and the precise details of treatment. Make sure the diagnosis is correct. If you have not seen a dermatologist, do so.

Question 2

will my hair grow back after ringworm tinea capitis ?

Accepted Answer

Usually will grow: Back once the infection is cleared up.

Question 3

how long does it take for hair to grow back  in general after scalp ringworm?

Accepted Answer

1cm per month: Tinea capitis---scalp fungus-----does not usually destroy hairs. They break off. They continue to grow, so cure from the fungus allows growth without breaking. Hair grows at 1 cm (about 1/2 inch)  every month. If there was significant inflammation or if there is scar formation, hairs are permanently destroyed.

Question 4

itchy smooth pink bump on scalp. hair falling out around it in dime size area. what is it? will hair grow back? i do hav body acne, could be related?

Accepted Answer

Alopecia. Areata?: It sounds like alopecia areata. This is common usually related to stress and it always comes back.  Have a dermatologist see it.

Question 5

will hair grow back on the scar of a cut on the scalp?

Accepted Answer

No notable hair loss: While the scar itself, generally a fine line about 1 mm wide, does not have hair follicles, there should not be any notable hair loss around the scar and it will be completely hidden by the surrounding hair.

Question 6

infiltrated plasma cells in scalp can cause sccaring alopecia? or will the hair grow back after clearning this infiltration?

Accepted Answer

This is not a diagno: This is a description of microscopic observation on biopsy, NOT A DIAGNOSIS. Need discussion with DR for that.

Question 7

40 y.o male. i put garlic and cayenne pepper on my scalp to stop balding but it burned my scalp with blisters. my hair fell out. will hair grow back?

Accepted Answer

Blisters: You sure learnt something.
Give it a few weeks and your hair might come back. If not see a dermatologist.

Question 8

will my daughter hair grow back after a scalp infection ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It depends upon whether the infection was fungal or bacterial, how long it was ongoing before treatment, and how severe the infection was.

Question 9

pink smooth itchy bump on scalp. hair falling out around it and another spot. will the hair grow back?? what is this? also i do get zits on my head

Accepted Answer

Hair loss: You may have a fungus of the scalp  but you could have idiopathic alopecia. You have to be seen by your doctor to determine your problem. We can only speculate what you might have  because we cant see the actual problem

Question 10

i've been taking singulair (montelukast) for two months now.m i recall i noticing hair loss within 2 wks. scalp felt like tight ponytail. will my hair grow back?

Accepted Answer

It should..: Use of singulair (montelukast) is not known to cause hair loss, but significant illnes can. Other meds can cause hair loss as well. Generally, the hair will grow back. Just make sure you have your scalp checked out because ring-worm on scalp can cause hair loss which will not grow back untill it is treated. Cnsult doc. Good luck.

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How long does it take for hair to grow back in general after scalp ringworm?

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Itchy smooth pink bump on scalp. hair falling out around it in dime size area. what is it? will hair grow back? i do hav body acne, could be related?

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Will hair grow back on the scar of a cut on the scalp?

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Infiltrated plasma cells in scalp can cause sccaring alopecia? or will the hair grow back after clearning this infiltration?

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40 y.o male. i put garlic and cayenne pepper on my scalp to stop balding but it burned my scalp with blisters. my hair fell out. will hair grow back?

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Will my daughter hair grow back after a scalp infection ?

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Pink smooth itchy bump on scalp. hair falling out around it and another spot. will the hair grow back?? what is this? also i do get zits on my head

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I've been taking singulair (montelukast) for two months now.m i recall i noticing hair loss within 2 wks. scalp felt like tight ponytail. will my hair grow back?

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