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My son has a couple of very small (eraser size or smaller) bald patches. i first discovered them when he was 6 and i gave him a buzz cut. he is now almost 10. they havent changed in size at all over the years. is this a type of alopecia areata?

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Dr. Angel Arturo Moya Marquez answered

Yes: It could be. A biopsy must be taken to confirm the diagnosis, it consists on take a tiny sample of the skin to study it.

Answered 12/3/2019

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A member asked:

My son has a couple of very small (eraser size or smaller) bald patches. i first discovered them when he was 6 and i gave him a buzz cut. he is now almost 10. they havent changed in size at all over the years. is this a type of alopecia areata?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Angel Arturo Moya Marquez answered

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