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Im 17, female n i have a really big patch of bald spot at my frontal. and its getting worse.what can i do? help meee!! does cutting my hair helps?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get seen: This may be anything from telogen effluvium to alopecia areata to a local fungus infection to any of a variety of others. Don't self-diagnose or self-treat. This warrants specialist referral.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 2/24/2016

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A member asked:

Im 17, female n i have a really big patch of bald spot at my frontal. and its getting worse.what can i do? help meee!! does cutting my hair helps?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Altman agreed

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