Janie Grace Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I just discovered a quarter-sized bald spot on the back left of my head. Completely bald. It is covered by other hair (thank goodness) but it fits the description of alopecia areata. I don't know what to think. :( Auto-immune stuff is in my family. Should I start using Rogaine? Just ignore it and wait for it to grow back? Start growing my hair long in case it happens in a more obvious place next time and I need to get creative with covering it up? Dang. I know there are more serious issues but I'm pretty freaked out and sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Go to the doctor. There are medical conditions that can cause hair loss that are very treatable. Maybe it is a simple fungal skin infection. I would start with a GP and a Dermatologist appointment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlpardo Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 My husband had this and went to a dermatologist. He was given a type of steroid shot on the bald spot and the hair grew back. That was over five years ago and the hair is still growing just fine. Hopefully your situation is just as easy to fix. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted April 21, 2017 Share Posted April 21, 2017 OP just throwing this out there but are you on any medications? My ds had the same problem and it was one of his medications. It was a 3 month course and once he stopped the hair grew back. I cannot remember which medication it was as he was on many at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 OP just throwing this out there but are you on any medications? My ds had the same problem and it was one of his medications. It was a 3 month course and once he stopped the hair grew back. I cannot remember which medication it was as he was on many at that time. Just Flonase for seasonal allergies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted April 21, 2017 Author Share Posted April 21, 2017 My husband had this and went to a dermatologist. He was given a type of steroid shot on the bald spot and the hair grew back. That was over five years ago and the hair is still growing just fine. Hopefully your situation is just as easy to fix. This is very encouraging. I am going to call the dermatologist tomorrow. And stop reading worst-case scenarios on the internet. :crying: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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