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I have a patch on my thigh close to the knee that is bald. what could be the cause? i have very hairy legs, this is only 2 x 2 cm + only on the right.
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Focal alopecia: loss of hair in otherwise hairy areas of the body may be normal or related to a fungal skin infection. please get examined by a dermatologist or private physician.
Answered 10/21/2014
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