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Scalp flakes

2018-06-27 14:57:45
From last 20 days specially i am suffering from scalp flakes which r yellowish in colour and mainly in central area and back of head and r easiyl removed by hands along with hair sometimes...using water after removing flakes causes burning irritation.... N oil secretions of scalp r also increased as well as hairfall is aslo increased suddenly.
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This may be sebopsoriais or seborrhoeic dermatitis. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

Answered2018-06-28 04:33:24

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You are suffering from sebopsoriasis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Answered2018-06-28 00:15:51

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