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New brown patch on scalp
I recently noticed a brown patch on my scalp which is: brown, circular, NOT raised, flat, not itchy, not painful, and not tender, and measures around 0.5 cm probably. The skin over the patch is slightly dry and rough. It wasn't present a week or so ago and was only noticed by me yesterday. Please assess image. Is it a melanoma? Do i need to get a biopsy done for it?
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this brown patch on scalp. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Hi there..
Pic is not clear so cannot say it is not a melanoma but judging by the regular shape, it does not appear to be.
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Please send a clear picture and consult for.proper management
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Pic is blurred so cannot comment
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Pics not better quality
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Kindly do direct online consultations with clear images for better understanding and further evaluation
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Noida
Picture is blurred.
Kindly consult online with clear picture for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Trichologist
7 yrs exp
Lucknow
Could be
Visit a dermatologist
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
It maybe fungal or viral or maybe dermatits
Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Need to consult online for further management
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello, you can do online consultation with Doctor. Need to take detailed history for proper evaluation. Will prescribe medication accordingly. Please share photos of the concerned areas.
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