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Seborrhea Capitis

Seborrhea capitis, otherwise called seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, is a skin condition that results in scaly patches, dandruff, and red skin in the scalp. The fungus Malassezia causes it due to an impaired immune system.

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I am a 21-year-old experiencing baldness. Please suggest treatment.

Query: Hi doctor,I recently turned 21, and I am concerned I am starting to become bald. My mother's father went bald in his 50s, her brother went bald in his 20s, and her other brother is now balding in his 40s. I am worried I am following this pattern. I have noticed bald spots on my head for over a year ...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understood your concern. Based on the information provided, it appears that you are experiencing seborrheic capitis with P. sicca (Pityriasis sicca), which is a type of dandruff. To address this issue,I suggest you to follow a few instruction...  Read Full »

I noticed ned and yellow patches on my scalp and dandruff. What could it be?

Query: Hello doctor, I have a dry scalp and dry hair. I have noticed patches of yellow dandruff across my scalp. I have noticed red and scaly yellow patches on my scalp, along with itchiness.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is Seborrheic capitis. I suggest you consult a specialist and take the below-mentioned medications with their consent. Wash the area with Ketoconazole shampoo on alternate days for ten days, then thrice weekly for four weeks, then twice weekly for two weeks. Apply...  Read Full »

What is the red patch from the past ten months on the back of my wife's head?

Query: Hello, My wife has had this red patch on the back of her head for about ten months. I consulted a dermatologist, and he said it was folliculitis. Currently, she is using Fucidin cream twice daily. She also takes Statin medicine. Please advise.  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. It is seborrheic capitis with a secondary bacterial infection. I have the following suggestions for you. You must wash your scalp with Ketoscalp shampoo (Ketoconazole and Zinc Pyrithione) alternate day for two weeks. You...  Read Full »

How is an itchy scalp treated?

Query: Hi doctor, I have itchy scalp and have started losing hair. Can I get help on this?  Read Full »


Dr. Jaydip Sinha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have probably seborrheic capitis (an eczema). I suggest Ketoconazole shampoo on alternate days. Keep in contact with the scalp for 7 to 10 minutes in each application and continue it for three to six months. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her, a...  Read Full »

Why do I have waxy buildup on the roots of hair?

Query: Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. For the past two years, I have had this waxy buildup only on the roots of my hair. It feels sticky, oily, and stiff. None of the shampoos I have tried has fixed it. The problem goes away a couple of days after I dye my roots. I am wondering if there may be a...  Read Full »


Dr. Suvash Sahu

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. It seems you are having seborrheic capitis. Seborrheic capitis is a papulosquamous disorder that involves sebum-rich areas of the body, which is scalp. Intermittent active phases manifesting with burning, scaling and itching and alter...  Read Full »

Please suggest treatment for red and itchy skin around anus and vulva.

Query: Hi doctor,I have a really embarrassing problem. The skin around my vulva and anus is red and it keeps cracking or bleeding. The skin around my anus is also flaky and yellow in some places. It is itchy and is causing me serious embarrassment. It has started affecting me psychologically as it has been...  Read Full »


Dr. Jyotisterna Mittal

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query in detail and viewed the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and do understand your concern. There is no significant erythema or discoloration appreciable in the attached picture, so that is a good indicator.   Read Full »

What is the white powder like stuff in my hair?

Query: Hi doctor, On my head, some four to five spots of white powder-like substance are forming. Initially, I had it only on two spots but now it became five spots. If it is dandruff entire head part will occur but mine is different. I have lost some hair on the surrounding affected spots. Please tell me ...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send the good quality photographs of the lesion and also please tell me if there is any burning or itching? Let me know if any other areas are affected like elbow and knee? Looking forward for your response in order to help you.   Read Full »

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