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Having white colour patches on scalp

2019-02-25 06:52:24
Having white colour patch on my scalp, when i scratch sticky liquid form of thing appear on it and when i put that scratched layer in my hand i can see few particles as you can see in the picture.
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There can be multiple dds seborrhoeic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, pityriasis. The treatment will depend on detailed examination and history. You need to consult online with more photos.
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