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Does Red Patch On Scalp With Larger Dandruff Flakes Suggest Scalp Psoriasis?
i am 53 years old woman, healthy, exercise daily no smoking or alcohol, but seem to have developed a small red patch on my scalp ...with larger dandruff flakes than normal....is this scalp psoriasis? It does not itch just seems to have caused a bit of hair loss in that small area. Thank you for answering my question
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
Hi
Seborrheic dermatitis ,Dandruff and scalp psoriasis can have the same presentation.Skin scraping from the scalp is essential to diagnose the cause.Kindly visit your dermatologist for further management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
Seborrheic dermatitis ,Dandruff and scalp psoriasis can have the same presentation.Skin scraping from the scalp is essential to diagnose the cause.Kindly visit your dermatologist for further management.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss, General and Family Physician
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