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Skin problem

2016-03-03 09:19:33
Hi , I am facing skin problem started with chest & scalp ( red patches with white scale or dead skin over it ) . it spreded all over the scalp & increasing on chest area. Also back side of the ears & now on cheeks , eye brows & sides of lips. Earlier this condition was periodic but now its been a month. Any tests ?
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Blood test 1. Hemoglobin and CBC 2. Serum Calcium 3. Vit D3 levels. Send pictures to help you better.

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