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White flakes on head

2015-11-14 12:35:05
In a part of my head, I have suddenly developed a dryness, because of that I have lot of white flakes like dandruff in that area, its like a dead skin in that area, can you please suggest something to get rid of it.
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Hi White flakes on scalp has many causes 1)scalp psoriasis 2)p capitis 3)seb dermatitis Etc It's always better to get diagnosed first then start with the treatment Thanks

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