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Hi have dry patches on my scalp. They come out on scratching, they do not hurt but it's itchy sometimes. Please suggest what could it be and what can be done about it.
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Hi ! They could either be some fungal infection or dandruff or some other condition like psoriasis.
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Please visit clinic personally.
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Do not try to scrape or comb away the flakes.
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