Your question: Why do I have a bald spot since birth?

Triangular alopecia (alopecia triangularis) is a condition similar to congenital aplasia. It is usually apparent from birth and tends to affect a triangular patch of skin and hair above the temples. For unknown reasons, the skin fails to grow hair follicles in this area in a few people.

Can you be born with a bald spot?

Temporal triangular alopecia (TTA) is an unusual type of alopecia. Of unknown origin, it usually affects this area of the scalp—and usually unilaterally. Approximately one-third of TTA patients are born with the condition; the rest develop it in the first two to three years of life.

Is it normal to have a little bald spot?

Alopecia areata, also known as spot baldness, is a condition in which hair is lost from some or all areas of the body. Often, it results in a few bald spots on the scalp, each about the size of a coin.

Alopecia areata
Symptoms Areas of hair loss, usually on the scalp
Usual onset Childhood
Causes Autoimmune
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Is my bald spot permanent?


Why does my child have a small bald spot?


When do babies bald spots go away?


How can I make my bald spot grow back faster?

Home remedies for hair growth include:

  4. Geranium oil. …
  5. Biotin. …
  6. Saw palmetto.

What causes female bald spots?

Female pattern baldness is largely thought to occur due to genetics. However, it may also develop due to an underlying condition that affects the production of the hormone androgen. Androgen is a hormone that plays a role in pattern baldness.

How do I fix bald spots?

8 Ways to Get Rid of Bald Spots

  2. Use Finasteride. …
  3. Get a Hair Transplant. …
  4. Undergo Scalp Micropigmentation. …
  5. Treat Alopecia Areata. …
  6. Treat Tinea Capitis (Scalp Ringworm) …
  7. Wear a Hairpiece. …
  8. Change Your Hairstyle.
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Why is my bald spot growing?


Which vitamin is responsible for hair growth?

B vitamins


Can stress cause bald spots?


Can hair grow back after Balding?


Can I start balding at 17?


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Can you bald at 16?


Why do I have a bald spot at 16?
