Well, it's three months today since I discovered my baldy patch, and this week I finally had my appointment with the dermatologist. She was very nice, measured the patch (it's 4.5cm x 5cm for the record), checked through my head to see if there were any more (there aren't) and prescribed me something called synalar gel, which I am to apply thinly every night before I go to bed. I am not sure if it will do anything, or if I am even bothered; it'll either grow back or it won't!



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I found a 6cm bald spot a few days ago. I have just been to see my GP who asked if I am stressed. I said "yes but no more than normal" and he said " don't worry, it usually grows back..." and that was it! He has agreed to send me for some blood tests; needless to say I will hope I can see a different doctor when I go for the results....I feel that I am coping ok with it so far although it's only been a few days. My best friend has been very supportive but my mother is driving me mad already… Continue