A 30-year-old female asked:
26 yo. tiny bald spot on head (~5 mm) with very slight pinkish hue. has been there for months. what could be the cause? will it grow back? cyst scar?
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Bald spot : There are several possible causes of a small bald spot including earlier injury, infection or skin condition. In most cases the hair eventually grows back. Or it might be the first sign of a temporary or permanent hair disorder. If the patch enlarges, see a dermatologist for assessment. Find out more at http://dermnetnz.org/hair-nails-sweat/hair-loss.html.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered
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Maybe, maybe not: It may be too soon to tell yet. Har will not regrow in the scar itself, and it's hard to predict what will happen in the area around it. The healing p ... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
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Need to examine: It is unlikely that the bald spot is due to an imaging study. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you. If the spot is ... Read More
A 39-year-old female asked:
Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered
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Most likely yes: Most likely, the hair will grow, but it really depends on the size of the cyst and the size of the scar that has developed after the cyst has ruptured ... Read More
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Steven Hebert answered
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Not sure: You might just want to wait till after your trip. There is no emergency, pilar cysts can wait.
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