How to handle toddler with Alopecia aerate hair loss?

Dear R.,

Alopecia areata is not a fungus... it is an autoimmune disorder. Almost like an allergy. If you want to pursue medical treatment, take your son to a pediatric dermatologist. You can also get more information on the National Alopecia Areata Foundation's website (NAAF) at www.naaf.org... they may even have a list of physicians in the area.

I used to be the director of a foundation that helped children with alopecia. It's a little scary at first, but it's not contagious, it's not medically disabling and it may go away on its own. It also tends to run in families, so you may ask some sibs or in-laws if they ever experienced this kind of hair loss.

Hope this helps!

J. C.

I still recommend that you see another doctor especially a skin doctor see if there is an injection that can control thepatches. my friend had it and it was a steroidal injection that stopped it but it was a series of them.

My aunt has alopecia and has been wearing a wig for years. I assume she's tried treating it. I'd have second opinions too. Good luck!

I had a bald spot once, just like the oneyou explained. I went to a dermatologist and they injected the area with something and it grew back. Never happened again. The doctor told me it is caused by stress.

I would definitely go to a specialist, a dermatologist. Definitely get a second opinion. So many things like that are misdiagnosed. It can't hurt.

Good luck.