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Reddish scalp behind my head

2017-11-05 00:11:28
Hello sir/ madam, I have this problem where at the back of my head there is this reddish scalp where when I scrub it off with my fingers, flakes of dandruff goes down. its not itchy tho, but i ask someone to take a picture and it was alot of it. I need help ASAP.
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Probably u r suffering from sebopsoriasis.. please send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment

Answered2017-11-05 15:00:58

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