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Have A Scab Near Hairline On Scalp. It Is Flat And Brownish. Suggest Some Cure

Posted on Sun, 28 Oct 2012

Question: i have a scab near ny hairline on my scalp. Not uncomfortable but is visible under the hair. I am 49 and have no diagnosed health problems. i dont take any medication.The scab has been around for several months but apears to have become a bit bigger. Its not growing continuously and is flat and brownish.

Answered by Dr. Rohit Batra (1 hour later)

Dear XXXXXXX
Thanks for your query to XXXXXXX A scab on scalp can arise as a result of folliculitis that is bacterial infection , XXXXXXX capitis that is a fungal infection , psoriasis , seborrhoiec dermatitis. I would be in a better position to answer your query if u could send a couple of photographs.
Regards
Dr Rohit Batra

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