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Brown patches on skin
From the last 2-3 months i am experiencing hair fall and white flaks on my head. Today i cut my hairs short and found that i have brown patches all over my head. What can that be ? Is that any disease? recommended medicine or self treatment?
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. This is scalp psoriasis. No self treatment here. You will need prescription medications.
Kindly consult online for proper evaluation and treatment.
Alternatively, you can visit my clinic in Delhi
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Dr. Surisetty Sneha Gupta
Dermatologist
7 yrs exp
Hyderabad
This looks like early stage of scalp psoriasis. Proper diagnosis and treatment is required for this condition.
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Please consult online for better explanation and treatment.
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