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What are the causes of psoriasis scalp
My daughter who is 21 years. Her scalp is dry, flaky and red. I feel she has scalp psoriasis. What are the causes of this disease? Can it be hereditary as my sister has it? Is it because she uses a lot of head and shoulders a lot? She has hair wash daily can it be because of it?
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Heridatary.. Don't worry... Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
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Dr. Nikita Sharma
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
No. Daily washing or head and shoulders will usually not lead to psoriasis, though it can be hereditary and it is due to low immunity as well. There are specific shampoos and medicine for the same. You dont have to worry. It is curable
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Dr. Dipty Agrawal
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Aurangabad
According to your explanation there is 2 probability. One is psoriasis and other is seborrheic dermatitis. Psoriasis is hereditary in 10% of patients. It is not due to regular Washing of hair. Send me the picture of her scalp on direct consultation so that I can suggest you it's treatment.
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