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A 38-year-old female asked:

I found a bald spot at the back of my head all of a sudden. not sure if its related but i get a rash on the inside of my elbows as well, itchy and pimply and represents weeping eczema if scratched. powder normally calms it down...

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Dr. Stanley Katz
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: sounds like it might be alopecia areata, but pics and additional hx would be helpful. Advise to see dermatologist for proper eval , bx, and poss tx
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