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I noticed a spot on the back of the head of my 14 years old son without hair round about 1 cm should i waitfor the hair to grow back by itself ?

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

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No, check it out.: This may be a fungal infection, such as ringworm, or a different type of scalp infection. It may also be idiopathic - a symptom with no obvious cause. In any case it should be looked at by your family doctor or a dermatologist.

Answered 3/27/2013

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A member asked:

I noticed a spot on the back of the head of my 14 years old son without hair round about 1 cm should i waitfor the hair to grow back by itself ?

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Dr. Suzanne Fiala answered

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