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Dry dead skin on the scalp stuck

2017-09-16 11:13:57
From past two weeks, I noticed on the top of my head strongly attached to my scalp, a layer of dead skin and dirt is getting collected even though i wash my hair once in three days. i can peel that dead skin with my nails, smells bad, what is the issue can't understand ?
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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinical examination will be helpful. A photograph will add in obtaining better recommendations.
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Seborrheic dermatitis is a possibility
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