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My 7 year old has a circular patch of hair missing. scalp was red last week but hair in tact arnp said put hydrocortisone on. now hair gone not red ?

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Hair loss: did the hair fall out after putting hydrocortisone on? Was the entire scalp red or just a small area? Patchy hair loss may be due to a fungal infection among other possibilities. The fungal infection is called tinea capitus and would need prescription medication. See your pediatrician for an exam and treatment plan.

Answered 7/6/2015

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