What would be the most -likely- cause of a (5p size) bald patch appearing at the crown of a female human head?

Question:

It may appear over the cause of either several days or weeks and go unnoticed until discovery. There is no hair on the patch, and it is -just- off the parting near the crown. It is unnoticable unless looked for, but when found, appears as if a small 5 pence piece size hole has been completely shaved off.

Answers:
It does sound like alopecia,my father had it and at the time the family was going through a bad time,the hair usually grows back but it could take weeks months or even years.His was about the size of a fifty pence and his hair grew back but i would get it checked out to give you peace of mind.

Other Answers:
LOTS of things!

It may be aloepicia - stress related

ringworm, especially if its slightly whitish skin and has a visible edge around it, its not actually a worm,
my girlfriend caught it once. *snigger*

I think it could be a lot of things, but something like ringworm or some type of fungus comes to mind first. Your regular doctor or a dermatologist should definitely take a look. You may need a topical or oral medication, but a good diagnosis is important.

Head rubbing violently on a bed headboard perhaps

This can be caused by a hormonal imbalance created by birth control pills.

stress or if the person dyes hair they should stop for a while as it can cause bald patches too

My brother bumped his head at work and the hair follicles died in the area of the bump.... it was in a very small area and it didn't get any bigger. It could also be a headboard scar! Tee hee!

you may want to look close to see if there has been some sort of bug bit in this area, that will only affect the area you are speaking of. If there has been a change in medication, or if the person in question has had a life altering change it could also be nervous condition.

Please see the webpages for more details on Alopecia areata.

Stress Stress Stress

loss of hair!

Go to the Doctor if it gets worse and get referred to a SPECIALIST

baldness!

Go buy a wig!

This is alopecia,it can be treated ,see your doctor,it won't last forever my dear.good luck.

It could be ring worm do you know if she has been near any cats? With any luck the hair should grow back, but i suggest you see the doctor.

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