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I have alopecia areata & am on a presc. shampoo & cream to see if it will help. i have 1 half dollar size patch and was curious if i can dye my hair?

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Dr. Dominic Mazzocchi answered

Scalp issues: seeing how you have an area with no hair I would recommend hair dye at this time wait till it clears up and there hair has grown back completely

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Answered 6/7/2017

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A member asked:

I have alopecia areata & am on a presc. shampoo & cream to see if it will help. i have 1 half dollar size patch and was curious if i can dye my hair?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Dominic Mazzocchi answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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