Bald Spot

[fenrus]

I am a male of 24 years who has a naturally oilly scalp along with mild dandruff (it was once severe).

For over a month I have noticed that one spot near the top of my head is lacking hair growth. This particular scalp area is reddish/brown in colour and is visually distracting as it appears to be a center point for other hair "veins" to grow around thus, causing a funnel-like affect much like what you would see atop a monk's head (or Moe of the Three Stooges).

Can this be treated? If so, what are my options? Is my scalp permanently damaged?

Thank you kindly for your time.

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

Bald spots are not related to dandruff.  I'm not sure whether what you have is alopecia, a reversibe hair noss, or male-pattern loss, or something else entirely.  For proper diagnosis, you need to show a doctor.  I doubt you will get unpleasant news.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff