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I Think I Have Alopecia Areata. What Will Happen if I Leave It Untreated?

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I'm F 29 yrs. There is a spot in my head, 7cm diameter, right at the top, middle front of my head , that is thinning more and more, and it looks like its taking a circular shape. Very visible itchy scalp in this area! I'm done with going to my family doctor, because Hair science is not his specialism. I'm taking iron supplements and eating healthily. Lots of dark hair are loosing pigment overnight, becoming white from root to tip.What can I do? I still have got some hair in the spot area.

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