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Sudden Hair loss
Suddenly I found this on my head ...one small size portion of my head without hair.
Is it hair fall symptoms?
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Specific medication will treat your concern.
Kindly consult online for proper assessment and detailed prescription.
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Looks like alopecia areata, smooth patches, exclamation mark hairs, nail pitting
• Rule out fungal infection, trichotillomania
• Screen: TSH, Vit D, ANA, anti-TPO
Treatment:
• Mild (
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Adjuncts:
• Address vitamin deficiencies
• Psych support, camouflage options
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Prognosis:
• Variable; better in isolated patches
• Poorer with ophiasis, nail changes, early onset
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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Chennai
It's alopecia areata..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
This is a disease known as alopecia areata
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consult online for proper treatment options
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Dr. Peerzada Ashraf
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Srinagar
ALOPECIA AREATA....CONSULT DERMAT EARNESTLY
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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