Flaky Dandruff On Scalp And White Dry Patch On Forehead Close To Scalp
hi this is yashika i have dandruff on my scalp , which is very flaky and on scratching scalp it cones out but ff late i have seen a white dry patch on my forehead area close to scalp . this patch is also having white flakes like dandruff that comes out on scratching it . Please help .
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I would keep a possibility of either Dandruff/seborrheic dermatitis OR scalp psoriasis. is an important cause of increased hair shedding.
If I was your treating doctor I would have asked you to use an antidandruff lotion/shampoo e.g 2% ketoconazole shampoo, thrice weekly for 2-4 weeks followed by once or twice weekly for maintenance. It is available OTC.
If that seems insufficient then I would suggest that you see a dermatologist. Your dermatologist might prescribe you a topical steroid lotion, to be applied twice daily for 2 weeks.
The topical steroid lotion can be stopped once the dandruff is significantly controlled and thereafter the improvement can be sustained with just an antidandruff lotion.
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Flaky Dandruff On Scalp And White Dry Patch On Forehead Close To Scalp
Thanks for posting your concern at Healthcaremagic. I would keep a possibility of either Dandruff/seborrheic dermatitis OR scalp psoriasis. is an important cause of increased hair shedding. If I was your treating doctor I would have asked you to use an antidandruff lotion/shampoo e.g 2% ketoconazole shampoo, thrice weekly for 2-4 weeks followed by once or twice weekly for maintenance. It is available OTC. If that seems insufficient then I would suggest that you see a dermatologist. Your dermatologist might prescribe you a topical steroid lotion, to be applied twice daily for 2 weeks. The topical steroid lotion can be stopped once the dandruff is significantly controlled and thereafter the improvement can be sustained with just an antidandruff lotion. regards