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I am suffering from alopecia. have developed bald spots on my beard one spot on my head and one on my chest. kindly suggest medication?

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Dr. Robert Peppercorn answered

Hairloss: Could be alopecia areata. You can try rogaine (minoxidil) but best to go to dermatologist to get prescription medications.

Answered 2/23/2013

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A member asked:

I am suffering from alopecia. have developed bald spots on my beard one spot on my head and one on my chest. kindly suggest medication?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Peppercorn answered

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