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Im 19 i just got a bald spot on my head
Hi my name is tim im 19 when i was 18 about 4 months ago i noticed i had a bald spot on the top right side of my head
i have never had this problem before i use gel roughly on a daily basics i usually take a shower 6 times a week i wash myhair everytime i take a shower. im not sure what could be causing this. it doesnt hurt nor i havent had problems with itching it or it hurting and it looks like my regaluar scalp and its smooth,im sort of nervous i hope it isnt serious if you can get back to me asap that will be great so i can take the proper actions.
i have never had this problem before i use gel roughly on a daily basics i usually take a shower 6 times a week i wash myhair everytime i take a shower. im not sure what could be causing this. it doesnt hurt nor i havent had problems with itching it or it hurting and it looks like my regaluar scalp and its smooth,im sort of nervous i hope it isnt serious if you can get back to me asap that will be great so i can take the proper actions.
Well for the last a week and a half i been using slesun blue it has selenium sulfide in it 1%
and well i actually have been seeing improvement though the improvement isnt big i have been seeing some hair grow back i use on a everyother day basis.
and well i actually have been seeing improvement though the improvement isnt big i have been seeing some hair grow back i use on a everyother day basis.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi,
Tinea capitis is contagious and can spread direct contact with someone who has the condition, or if you touch contaminated items such as combs, hats, clothing, or similar surfaces. It is not serious but because of the scratching that is involved with the condition it can become secondarily infected with a bacterial infection. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
Tinea capitis is contagious and can spread direct contact with someone who has the condition, or if you touch contaminated items such as combs, hats, clothing, or similar surfaces. It is not serious but because of the scratching that is involved with the condition it can become secondarily infected with a bacterial infection. I hope it helps. Take care and regards.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
You seem to be having tinea capitis. The symptoms of Ringworm or Tinea Capitis include a dry itchy scalp, scaling, crusting, inflamed nodules, hair loss and tender enlarged lymph nodes on the neck. Treatment includes washing the scalp with shampoo with selenium sulfide (2.5%) or zinc pyrithione (1-2%) used 2-3 times weekly at home. Oral steroids, Griseofulvin and oral antifungals may also be required. I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
You seem to be having tinea capitis. The symptoms of Ringworm or Tinea Capitis include a dry itchy scalp, scaling, crusting, inflamed nodules, hair loss and tender enlarged lymph nodes on the neck. Treatment includes washing the scalp with shampoo with selenium sulfide (2.5%) or zinc pyrithione (1-2%) used 2-3 times weekly at home. Oral steroids, Griseofulvin and oral antifungals may also be required. I suggest you to get it evaluated from a dermatologist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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