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Iona Young

Scottish schoolgirl's hair loss thought to be scalp infection was actually alopecia

A Scottish schoolgirl who started to lose her hair before starting school has taken it in her stride after getting a wig from a charity.

Freya Stevens, eight, from Penicuik, Midlothian was diagnosed with a hair loss condition three years ago that her mum originally thought was a scalp infection.

The youngster's mum Nikki Stephens began to notice wisps of her little girl's hair falling out and bald patches three years ago - but had no idea what was causing it.

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