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Black scabs on my scalp
I've been getting small black scabs on my scalp and they dont seem to go away no matter what i do. They look like dead skin (thick and rough) ad the rest if the scalp is clean and dandruff free. Please help!
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Need to check whether it's Seborrheic dermatitis or sebopsoriasis.. please send photos for proper diagnosis and treatment
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