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I just found a small bald spot on the back of my head what could it be?
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A few possibilities : The more common possibilities would include alopecia areata and tinea capitis (ringworm). Consult with your dermatologist about these and less common causes of bald spots.
Answered 11/2/2018
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Alopecia areata: This is an autoimmune condition where your immune system attacks the hair follicles and hair falls out leaving round bald spots. Often stress or illness triggers it. It can spread and more hairloss can occur. See a dermatologist for treatment. Ringworm (tinea capitis) usually has inflammation and or scale associated with it.
Answered 7/21/2017
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