Could a localized fungal infection be causing hair loss?

Yes: A localized fungal infection can attack the hair fiollicles and cause a patchy hair loss. See your family doctor or dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis.

Yes: A fungal infection in a hair-bearing area can impair hair growth. This can be permanent.

Many metabolic cause: Hair loss can be a sign of stress, hormone imbalance such as too little thyroid hormone, a side effect of general anesthesia, drug reaction, response to sepsis and high fever, and genetic tendency. There is also idiopathi or known cause for hair loss. A complete workup is very important before any treatment plans are made.

Yes: Seek the evaluation of a dermatologist who can diagnose and treat the fungal infection or provide you with other possible causes.