Question...

melissa0811

Hi Ladies -

 I've "lurked" on these boards for awhile, but haven't been much of a poster.

 I have a question (sorry if it is long winded) and hoping some of you might be able to help me out.

My daughter is 17 months.  About 3 months ago, we noticed a small round patch on the top of her head where the hair had fallen out.  Over the past 3 months, it has spread into larger areas.  Her hair is SLOWLY growing back in some of those spots already though.

Our pediatrician has referred us to a pediactric dermatologist - however we can't get in for a few months due to her being the only specilist in our state.  I wanted some answers sooner - so we did go see a dermatologist that does see children.

He is "guessing" it is a form of alopecia but hasn't seen it in a child this young.  He prescribed a cream to rub onto the spots that should help stimulate hair growth again. 

We are still seeing the pediactic derm at the end of September so I am hoping she can give us more answers.

 However, I've also heard this could also be a sign of an allergy of some kind. 

Just curious if any of you have had any experience with something like this. 

 Thanks for any help!