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I'm experiencing bald spots in side burns and part of my eyebrow. what could be the cause?

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Dr. Chris Hawley answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bald spots: The most common cause would be a fungal infection. Other causes include seborrheic dermatitis and several auto-immune disease such as alopecia arreata.

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Answered 4/10/2017

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Bald spots: Your description sounds like bald spots due to rubbing/chronic irritation. Try to avoid rubbing of the areas. If no improvement, see a dermatologist.

Answered 6/3/2016

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A member asked:

I'm experiencing bald spots in side burns and part of my eyebrow. what could be the cause?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Chris Hawley answered

Dr Ferdowsi agreed

Dr. Jay Bradley answered

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