Eyes turned toward the heavens. Bald except for the twisting beard on his chin. Overlarge ears. A band on his lower right leg. A cloth drapes over his left shoulder, down over his upper thigh, ...

Alopecia areata, ringworm, and chemotherapy are among the most common causes of a bald spot or patch in the beard. Treatment can vary depending on the underlying cause of a bald patch in the beard.