A 25-year-old female 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?
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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered
29 years experience Dermatology
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
Answered on Jul 12, 2017
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frank Kuitems answered
39 years experience Internal Medicine
Maybe : Maybe the hair will grow back. Recommend you put yourself under the care of a dermatologist and psychologist to help with this
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A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joseph Gutman answered
43 years experience Internal Medicine
Well...: You are describing Alopecia Areata.
Not related to male pattern baldness
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Marsha Davis answered
28 years experience Internal Medicine
If they are: Growing in you are lucky because you will not he bald. Use a non harsh shampoo and conditioner. See a good hairdresser
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Dr. James Seward answered
22 years experience Dermatology
The : The treatment of alopecia areata is typically intralesional steroids into the bald patch. It works fairly well and often requires a series of treatme ... Read More
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