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I'm losing patches of hair in my beard. what is it and how can i treat it?

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Alopecia: Your hair loss is concerning. Two of the top candidates would be a fungal infection of the hairs of the beard, and a thyroid problem could cause this.

Answered 1/30/2015

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Dr. answered

Hair loss beard : Hair loss can be due to fungal infection and sometimes hormonal issues like thyroid problems . Please consult your doctor.

Answered 6/24/2017

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A member asked:

I'm losing patches of hair in my beard. what is it and how can i treat it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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