Dermatology provider examining a smooth bald patch on the scalp that may indicate alopecia areata.

Alopecia Areata: Why Patchy Hair Loss Should Be Evaluated Early

Finding a smooth bald spot can be unsettling, especially when the surrounding scalp appears healthy. Unlike routine shedding, which usually causes more general thinning, alopecia areata often begins as one or more distinct round or oval areas. At Dermatology Specialists of Dallas, in Dallas, Texas, care is led by Brigitte Sallee, MD, a double board-certified dermatologist and Mohs micrographic […]

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