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Scaly itchy lesions over scalp

2017-06-09 18:04:53
I had this problem since 9 years, I think it as dandruff after head bath it subsides a little bit and again resides.i used scalpel shampoo. I had hereditary premature greying of hair which appeared after the the former complaint. I applied dye for 3-4 years and started increased greying and alopecia. I stopped applying dye -- grey decreased not tot
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It can be either severe dandruff or seborrhoeic dermatitis. Even psoriasis can present like flaking on scalp. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

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