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childhood baldness?Is it common?

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shaz68 | 13:06 Fri 06th Mar 2009 | Health & Fitness
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My son (just turned 13) has recently developed a small bald spot on the back of his head.
When i checked it last night it looked like there was another spot beside it thinning. What could cause this and could it be a sympton of anything else?
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Perhaps it's a form of Alopaecia. Take him to your GP to investigate further.
13:49 Fri 06th Mar 2009
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It 's probably nothing at all to worry about but, as Velvetee said, get it checked by your GP. Do you have any pets by the way?
14:23 Fri 06th Mar 2009
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yes, we have a dog and guinea pigs
16:11 Fri 06th Mar 2009
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Well it could be ringworm, but don't be alarmed, it's not a worm it's a fungal infection that can be caught from furry pets & can be easily treated. Does he (or any of you) have any other rashes?
If it is ringworm your pets will need to be checked & treated.
Don't worry, see your GP asap. All the best.

some info here...
http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/health/133327/Ring worm--fungal-rash--in-children
16:40 Fri 06th Mar 2009
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dont think its ringworm as i've had that in the past but thanks for the replies...much appreciated
23:25 Fri 06th Mar 2009

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