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What Causes Dry And Flaky Skin Along The Hairline And Temple?

Hi. my skin on scalp around my hairline and temples is getting dry and really flakey. It's the worst in the morning when I wake up. It started about a week ago. I have been using Redken as my shampoo as I have a tendency to have dry scalp. But the dry skin around the hair line is new. Any recommendations?
Tue, 10 May 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that dry and flaky skin around hairline and temples is indicating you are suffering from Seborrheic Dermatitis and common causes for it can be:
-Fungal infection.
-Oily skin
-Genes.
-Change in weather or very dry weather..
-Poor hygiene conditions.
-Poor immunity etc..

When it becomes aggressive it tends to spread on face and even other parts of body..

I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist or Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and microscopic examination of the flakes can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly..

-You can be advised to apply shampoo containing Ketoconazole, coal tar, salicylic acid, zinc, selenium, sulfides etc..
You can also be advised to massage the scalp with steroid lotion..
-Keratolytic agentis like Salicylic acid lotion can also be advised..
You should also keep the scalp clean and avoid moisture accumulation to prevent infection..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Dry And Flaky Skin Along The Hairline And Temple?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that dry and flaky skin around hairline and temples is indicating you are suffering from Seborrheic Dermatitis and common causes for it can be: -Fungal infection. -Oily skin -Genes. -Change in weather or very dry weather.. -Poor hygiene conditions. -Poor immunity etc.. When it becomes aggressive it tends to spread on face and even other parts of body.. I would suggest you to consult a Trichologist or Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and microscopic examination of the flakes can help in diagnosis and treated accordingly.. -You can be advised to apply shampoo containing Ketoconazole, coal tar, salicylic acid, zinc, selenium, sulfides etc.. You can also be advised to massage the scalp with steroid lotion.. -Keratolytic agentis like Salicylic acid lotion can also be advised.. You should also keep the scalp clean and avoid moisture accumulation to prevent infection.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.