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I scratch my head a lot, now i have bald spots on my head about the size of a nickel how can i make my hair grow back?
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Try Rogaine (minoxidil): plus 3x/week use Head and shoulders shampoo: leave on 5-7 minutes then rinse off. I would suggest a dermatology consultation to rule out a fungal scalp infection.
Answered 11/16/2014
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Hair loss: Cause of the hair loss (alopecia) needs to be diagnosed by primary care doctor or dermatologist first before any treatment is tried.
Answered 11/15/2014
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