Bald spot from cyst on head. Was told it would grow back (Photo)

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I had a cyst that I’ve literally had since I was probably 12 that never gave me any issues at all. Then all of a sudden in the past year, all the hair, where the cyst was literally fell out and it was a completely pink bald spot. surgeon stepped in and said I should just have a reverse forehead lhe could get rid of the bald spot and it would look great. He gave me a forehead revision and completely left the bald spot. He just basically flippantly told me oh it’ll grow back. Will it grow?

Ryan Goerig, MD, FAAD · Answer

This is actually a fairly common occurrence in my experience. Sometimes the cyst compresses and "kills off" the hair follicles deep in the skin. Removing the cyst may lead to hair growth in the area, but it is not guaranteed.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It's very difficult to know from looking at your photo.  I recommend you see a physician in person to get an accurate evaluation and diagnosis. Best of luck to you.

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Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It depends on the cause. If it’s a scarring alopecia, then chances are low. If it’s a non scarring alopecia chances are higher. I would need much better photos and ideally an opportunity to examine the scalp. This questions can not be answered without these pertinent facts that come from a proper evaluation.

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