Developed Crust On Several Parts Of Scalp. Started Itching And Feels Like Sunburn. Suggest?

Posted on Mon, 26 Aug 2013

Question: Several months I developed a crust on several parts of my scalp. Then it started to itching,now it is real pink with a feeling of a sunburn. I haven't been out side to get any sun when I do go out I wear a hat This is keeping awake at night besides it HURTS.

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (26 minutes later)

Hello,

Your descriptions sounds like scalp psoriasis, or discoid lupus to me. A picture can clarify further.

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Topical steroid will help. Before recommending anything I would like to see a photograph.

Waiting to hear from you...

Take care

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Follow up: Dr. Johny Chacko (32 hours later)

I have blisters for 2 weeks with clear liquid around 2 to 4 cm . I have had this condition for over two months. This condition has been a going on thing for over 3 months in different stages. 1.Crust in spots: 2. turning scalp pink with itching
3. small raised blisters with clear liquid in 2-4cm

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (36 hours later)

Hello,

Blisters, Itching and crusts are a feature of immuno-bullous disorders. These disorders have to be evaluated and treated by Dermatologist. Pemphigus vulgaris, Bullous pemphigoid and Epidermolysis Bullosa Aquisita are examples of Immuno-bullous disorders.
Because of your age and lack of mouth and genital mucosa involvement I am thinking of Bullous Pemphigoid.
Kindly consult a dermatologist at the earliest. You need oral steroids or immunomodulators for managing immuno bullous disorders.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any clarifications I will be happy to help.
Take care

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