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My Scalp Is Developing White Patchy Flakes Which Are Firmly

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Posted on Fri, 4 Sep 2020
Question: my scalp is developing white patchy flakes which are firmly stuck to the scalp which if try to remove, are leaving red moist spots.. pls refer the images attach
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my scalp is developing white patchy flakes which are firmly stuck to the scalp which if try to remove, are leaving red moist spots.. pls refer the images attach
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Scalp psoriasis / Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the images.

You seem to have either Scalp psoriasis or Seborrheic dermatitis. I suggest you to use a coal tar + salicylic acid based shampoo e.g Protar lotion or salytar lotion. In addition I suggest you to use a topical steroid and salicylic acid based lotion e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05% and salicylic acid 3-6% lotion at night. These are prescription medication. I suggest you to talk to a dermatologist in your region for the needful.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (0 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Scalp psoriasis / Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the images.

You seem to have either Scalp psoriasis or Seborrheic dermatitis. I suggest you to use a coal tar + salicylic acid based shampoo e.g Protar lotion or salytar lotion. In addition I suggest you to use a topical steroid and salicylic acid based lotion e.g clobetasol propionate 0.05% and salicylic acid 3-6% lotion at night. These are prescription medication. I suggest you to talk to a dermatologist in your region for the needful.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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My Scalp Is Developing White Patchy Flakes Which Are Firmly

my scalp is developing white patchy flakes which are firmly stuck to the scalp which if try to remove, are leaving red moist spots.. pls refer the images attach