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Wound on scalp

2017-10-18 17:55:24
I had scratched my dry scalp since then the wound has not gone which is almost a year old now. It is itchy and there is no hair growth in the affected area. It has dried but not healed. Kindly suggest as I have attached the picture.
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You are having lichen simplex chronicus. It is a kind of eczema. It can be treated. Please call me or contact using online consult option for proper examination and treatment advice.

Answered2017-10-19 04:34:59

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