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Pityriasis Capitis

Pityriasis capitis or dandruff is one of the most common issues in many people. It appears as a white flake on the scalp which causes itching and appears on the forehead and shoulders after combing. Dandruff occurs due to various reasons such as oily or dry skin, Malassezia (a yeast fungus that sits on the oily scalp), or reaction to certain hair products. Mild dandruff can be treated through medicated shampoo.

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How to get rid of grayish scaly and itchy scalp?

Query: Hi doctor,I have some questions regarding my scalp issues. My scalp has developed a grayish scaly patch. It seems to be a bump and I have itching on it. I am scared as it can spread to other parts of the scalp. I am using medication shampoo and conditioners for washing my hair for atleast three days...  Read Full »


Dr. Sneha Mariam Varghese

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and I have gone through the attached photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You can have a possibility of having a seborrheic scalp (pityriasis capitis), scalp psoriasis, and fungal infection (tinea capitis). You can confirm t...  Read Full »

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