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Scalp fungus area behind my head hair looks like it wont grow someone pointed out it could b stress or fungus.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

In-person visit: Your best information would come from either your primary care physician or possibly a dermatologist looking at the area you're concerned about.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/10/2013

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