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How alopecia on a beard is treated?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There are different: possible reasons for alopecia - whether it is on the scalp or the chin. This would require evaluation before a treatment plan could be developed. Take care.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2017

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Hey I'm a final year Med student, I just noticed a patch in my beard near the angle of mandible and there is no previous Hx of such issue family or whatsoever, and I've no patches in scalp or any other body hair, any input? Alopecia areata,barbae?..

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