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I have these scabs on my scale and sometimes they burn or sometimes they itch but my head never bleeds and sometimes when I run my fingers over the area I can feel something moist but it’s not blood
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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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