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Pain, burning, tingling or tenderness of the scalp, sometimes reported alongside active shedding such as telogen effluvium or pattern loss. It does not its
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Pain, burning, tingling or tenderness of the scalp, sometimes reported alongside active shedding such as telogen effluvium or pattern loss. It does not itself cause baldness and its mechanism is unclear; treating any underlying scalp condition or shedding usually helps.
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⚠️ When to see a doctor — don’t self-treat
- Sudden patchy or circular bald spots
- Redness, scaling, pus, pain or itch (possible scarring alopecia — treat urgently)
- Broken hairs or rapid loss
- Loss with body-wide signs (weight loss, fatigue, cycle changes, acne, extra hair)
- Loss right after a new medication
- Any hair loss in a child