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My daughter has a bald spot on the top of her head. what is this?
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Bald spot: Maybe alopecia areata or trichotillamania. Best see a derm to r/o other cause as well such as infections.
Answered 3/14/2013
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Varies: Newborns can have a congenital bald spot while older kids can pull out their hair or develop a skin condition. An exam is needed to sort this out.
Answered 3/14/2013
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