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Diagnosed w/ early ra 2 mnths ago. same time sore hands started (feb) small patch of alopecia barbae started. progressively larger spot now. related?
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Maybe: See a dermatologist. Various diagnoses possible, including Alopecia Areata and infection.
Answered 9/7/2014
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