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Are my symptoms due to scalp psoriasis?

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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

When I comb my hair, heavy scales are seen along with the hair, and it does not appear for two to three days after shampooing. Is this due to psoriasis? I have attached a photo for your reference. Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese is a Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, and Venereologist, skilled in diagnosis and management of skin, hair, and nail disorders; acne and pigmentation treatments; cosmetic dermatology procedures; and sexually transmitted infection (STI) management. She is also experienced in laser therapies, chemical peels, anti-aging treatments, hair restoration procedures, and patient counseling on skin health and preventive skincare.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. From the attached images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it does not look like psoriasis or like a dry scalp. However, I suggest you answer the following questions to assist you further. Is there any relevant family history of psoriasis? Are there any scaly lesions on the body, knees, elbows, or abdomen? When did this problem start? Do you observe any bleeding points when you remove the scales? Do you have severe itching associated with it? I also suggest you use the following medications. Use Tarsalic (Coal tar 4.25 %+ salicylic acid 2 %) shampoo twice a week. Apply Liquid paraffin (emulsifiers) in the morning and afternoon for two weeks. Take Capsule Omega 3 (docosahexaenoic acid) once daily for 30 days. Take tablet Cetrizine (Cetrizine hydrochloride) 10 mg once at night if itching is present. I hope this helps you. Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At July 28, 2020
Reviewed At November 6, 2023

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese is a Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, and Venereologist, skilled in diagnosis and management of skin, hair, and nail disorders; acne and pigmentation treatments; cosmetic dermatology procedures; and sexually transmitted infection (STI) management. She is also experienced in laser therapies, chemical peels, anti-aging treatments, hair restoration procedures, and patient counseling on skin health and preventive skincare.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese is a Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, and Venereologist, skilled in diagnosis and management of skin, hair, and nail disorders; acne and pigmentation treatments; cosmetic dermatology procedures; and sexually transmitted infection (STI) management. She is also experienced in laser therapies, chemical peels, anti-aging treatments, hair restoration procedures, and patient counseling on skin health and preventive skincare.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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