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There is an empty circle area on the back of my head, its hair loss. what can cause this?

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Empty circle: Quite uncommon at your age unless it is common in your family. I would have you see your doctor for starters and, depending what is found out, you are likely to be referred to a dermatologist.

Answered 1/25/2015

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