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What Causes Red Patches On The Scalp While Having Multiple Myeloma?
I have red patchy sore sores on my head that will not go away, my Dr. has given me shampoo and a topical solution call Clobetasol propionate 5% it flakes like dandruff, but it isn t. Please help me as I have multiple myloma and have had treatments could this cause something like this.
As first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Red Patches On The Scalp While Having Multiple Myeloma?
Hello, As first line management, you can apply low potency steroid creams like betamethasone for symptomatic relief. If the lesion persists, it is better to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician