I was braiding my 8 year old daughters hair and I noticed an area on her scalp about the size of a quarter where there was no hair that looked dry, what could that be from?
2006-10-31 19:10:16 · 6 answers · asked by pumpkin2 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
It could be alopecia, or it could be caused by other skin problems. Go see your doctor, they can tell you what it is and give you a prescription for it.
2006-10-31 19:13:23 · answer #1 · answered by kdv36 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had an area on my scalp about the size of a quarter where there was no hair a short time after I had undergone surgery on my cervical spine (my neck). I was told that this sometimes happens after being under general anesthesia. Did your daughter recently have surgery under general anesthesia? My hair grew back. Check the Web for Alopecia, or see Source below.
2006-10-31 19:28:51 · answer #2 · answered by resident_expert 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
concerned yes...but worried...probably not...it's almost funny that you asked if you should be worried about loosing hair..(doesnt worry cause hair loss to a certain extent?)...in any event..I wouldnt forget about it...monitor it....do web searches keying in words to describe it...maybe give the doc a call...but don't loose any sleep...kids get themselves into all sorts of trouble...just part of being a parent :)...good luck...
2006-10-31 19:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
she should have a dermatologist look at it. could be ringworm or something like that.
2006-10-31 19:29:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but I would visit a dermatologist.
2006-10-31 19:17:50 · answer #5 · answered by missyd2003 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
psoriasis
check out this link it should tell u more
2006-10-31 19:13:39 · answer #6 · answered by Herb Queen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋