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I have a weird bald spot does that mean i am suffering from androgenic alopecia?

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Dr. James White answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

No: There are multiple reasons for hair loss, from trauma, hair follicle trauma, stress, hormone changes, infection, etc. Androgenic alopecia usually starts slowly with typical patterns of hair loss. Not weird balding spots. Recommend consultation with a hair transplant surgeon. Your hair loss could be temporary, reversable and/or treatable.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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