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I have a baled spot from nearly the top of my hairline all the way back behind my ear it has gone completely baled it rally starting to bother me?

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Alopecia: This type of hair loss appears to be alopecia areata which may be related to stress. A dermatologist is best qualified to evaluate and treat you, however.

Dr Colegrove and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/3/2014

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