small bald spot - Cancer: Skin Message Board

bride527 · 05-21-2006, 07:17 AM

My hairdresser noticed that i have a small bald spot on my head, near my part in the back. Yikes!!. there doesn't appear to be anything on it, could this be a skin cancer issue? I am paranoid now because i did have a tiny spot removed from my nose two years ago that was BCC. (fine now)........i am seeing my dermatologist in a few weeks for my annual and of course I will show it to her? Somebody said it could be from stress? (who knows?) any comments?
thanks bride527

Ga Lady · 05-21-2006, 05:34 PM

Is your bald spot round? If so I think I know the term for this. I will be back with it.

Ga Lady · 05-21-2006, 05:38 PM

alopecia areata is the term, if its completely round or oval. BUT do seek a dermatologists for the correct diagnosis. This disorder is usually the immune system fighting the hair follicles. Kind of odd isn't it. Hubby has a cousin who has this. Completely found bald spot on her head. Last time I seen her it was lots better tho.

bride527 · 05-21-2006, 08:36 PM

From what i can see of it....(it is in the back of my head). It looks small and round. My hairdresser mentioned that word. What is it ? and what causes it? nothing to do with skin cancer though I hope?? bride527

Ga Lady · 05-24-2006, 10:09 PM

No Ma'm! No relation to skin cancer from what I read. Just hair loss. Dont worry! Be Happy! (if you only knew me, u would laugh at that...I see stuff n worry TOO much!)