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Seborrhoeic Dermatitis

Seborrhoeic dermatitis, otherwise called seborrhea, is a chronic skin condition, which results from damage to the oil-producing glands in the scalp and face. It causes red, itchy, scaly, and inflamed skin.

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What causes dry skin and flaking of skin on the face?

Query: Hi doctor, Please take a look at my case of skin dryness and flaking on my face. This is a cyclic condition that occurs almost every 7-8 months. The dryness persists for 1-2 months during which I also have general body itching over my hands, legs, and under my ribs on the sides. The strange thing is...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all I would like you to thank for giving me a perfect clinical history with perfect photographs (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a crystal clear case of seborrheic dermatitisand is moderate in nature. It is a fungal infection and is very ...  Read Full »

I have an itchy scalp, and white flakes appear when I scratch. What should I do?

Query: Hi doctor, I have an itchy scalp. It is constant, and when I scratch, white flakes come out. What should I do about it?  Read Full »


Dr. Sandhya Narayanan Kutty

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per the history you have provided, you may have seborrheic dermatitis, which is also otherwise known as dandruff. Dandruff can be oily or dry. In your case, it may be dry. As of now, start using a combination of Salicylic acid, Ketoconaz...  Read Full »

Kindly give suggestion for irritating aggressive dandruff on eyebrow.

Query: Hello doctor,For the past six months, I have had an irritating aggressive dandruff on my right eyebrow. Granules develop that are painful to the touch. I have applied zinc oxide, tea tree oil, and Pramoxine hydrochloride 1 % (suggested by a pharmacist). They helped for a while but were not a permane...  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Is this the same episode or a recurrent issue? How long did you use above mentioned topical agent? Do you have discharge from the right eye? From your description, one of the differential diagnoses is blepharitis. But to be sure of the diagnosis, kindly send the image a...  Read Full »

I have a mole on my back. Can it be cancerous?

Query: Hello doctor, I am not sure if my back mole looks cancerous. Kindly suggest.   Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity) and as per my experience, only two skin diseases look like this. The first one is of course melanoma and the second is seborrheic keratosis. The main signs and s...  Read Full »

What are the causes of flaky white patches on a baby's forehead?

Query: Hi doctor, My baby is four months old. He has white patches on his forehead and around his eyes. They are flaky and little skin peels off. I am much worried. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Basti Bharatesh Devendra

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be due to seborrheic dermatitis (itchy red rash with flaky scales) or atopic dermatitis or simple dryness. Please consult a dermatologist for examination and management. Use mild soap or cleanser for face wash. You can also use a moisturizer.  Read Full »

How to control severe hair loss and itching?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe hair loss for nearly two years. Hair loss is severe when accompanied by itching. Itching at times is terrible. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I will need an image of your scalp to assess your hair loss and help accordingly.  Read Full »

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