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3yo dx with alopecia. he lost his hair very quickly. completely bald in a year. night swests & bloated stomach. feel its more than alopecia?
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Alopecia : He need to see an endocrinologist, it could be hormonal problem or autoimmune disease Such as lupus. Or just see his 1ry care physician. Good luck
Answered 5/4/2015
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