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Hey i'm a final year med student, and i just noticed a patch in my beard near the angle of mandible, i've no past hx of any such issue, and no patches anywhere else on the body or scalp? what should i do? alopecia barbae or areata? thanks..

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Dr. Daniela Torres answered

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Dermatologist : Hi, a dermatologist should take a look. She/ he will determine what’s causing it, maybe neither of them... doctors to should go to the doctor.

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Answered 7/8/2019

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A member asked:

Hey i'm a final year med student, and i just noticed a patch in my beard near the angle of mandible, i've no past hx of any such issue, and no patches anywhere else on the body or scalp? what should i do? alopecia barbae or areata? thanks..

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Daniela Torres answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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