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I have been having this issue for a while. Flakes come off from my scalp which appears to be dead skin. It's not like dandruff. The flakes vary in size and it's thin and off-white in colour. I am also having hair loss since the time this issue started.
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Psoriaisis and seborrhoeic dermatitis also present with flakes on scalp which look somewhat like dandruff. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.
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