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A 30-year-old female asked about a 28-year-old male:

My husband developed a small bald spot on the side of his head. the hair recently started growing back white. does he need to see a doctor?

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Dr. Howard Shapiro
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Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis
Alopecia areata: That is the name of the problem. It is an immunological disorder that may recur. It can be treated, often, but not always, successfully. Ask your personal physician for a referral to a dermatologist for treatment
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