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I just found a bald spot on the back of my head..

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Bald spot: Is it itching?. Any other symptoms?. If it bothers u, have your doctor take a look & maybe refer u to a dermatologist.

Dr Washington agreed

Answered 7/24/2013

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