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Is my scalp dry because of psoriasis?
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. Read Full »
Answer: 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.1. Is there any relevant family hi... Read Full »
There is continuous abnormal hair loss in a female patient. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor, My wife aged 38 has been suffering from abnormal hair loss for the last few years. Hair continuously falls the whole day. It is so severe that we have to clean the rooms every few minutes. Even without any touch on the head, it falls continuously. We have a daughter aged 10. We consu... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your wife's concern. Has she done a blood test recently for thyroid profile, hemoglobin level, serum ferritin levels? Could you please attach the prescription and revert back? Also, send the image of her scalp. I would like to see if it is generalized ... Read Full »
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 »
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 »
How to treat flaky skin and burning sensation in the scalp?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a skin disease on the scalp. The skin becomes flaky and falling. Occasionally, I have a burning sensation at a particular place on the scalp. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flaking on the scalp occurs due to seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis. Please share a photo to assess the condition and to suggest a treatment. Read Full »
Is my scalp dry and scaly due to scalp psoriasis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from dry, scaly patches on the scalp for the last six to eight months. Since childhood, I have severe dandruff, mild itching and hair fall. I consulted two doctors. First one said that it may by scalp psoriasis and the other told that it looks like some fungal infection.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the symptoms can be of both seborrheic dermatitis and scalp psoriasis. To differentiate, please answer the following. Do have a family history of psoriasis? Is there a history of exacerbation in winter or itching over the face and back? Please follo... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from scalp psoriasis for the past four years. I have consulted many doctors but did not get good results. Initially, it appeared only on my scalp, but gradually it started spreading in the back, knee, etc., I have used many shampoos like Ketoconazole shampoo and some... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. Psoriasis is a chronic immune-mediated skin disease. It may have a remitting and relapsing course. The treatment depends on the extent of body surface area (BSA) involved. Several topical and oral remedies availabl... Read Full »
When I try to remove the flakes on my scalp, there is bleeding and crusting. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from two major problems from the past three years. Acne and marks. Sticky oily dandruff. Scalp flakes do not get dislodged even after shampooing. I have to dig my comb into the scalp to remove the flakes which lead to bleeding in certain areas and forms crusts. I have ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have been following all the right advice. Continue the same for the face. As for the scalp, I think since it does not get resolved with antidandruff medication and there is crusting involved, my diagnosis would go in favor of scalp psoriasis. However, I cannot g... Read Full »
How to prevent hair loss due to scalp psoriasis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from scalp psoriasis. I have yellow flakes appearing predominantly on the frontal and middle portion of the scalp. After shampooing, it is accompanied by hair loss. What can I do to prevent flaking and to reduce my hair fall? I am using Ketocare shampoo with Topisol 6 % lo... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I would recommend you use Salytor shampoo (Coal tar with Salicylic acid) twice weekly and continue with Topisol 6 % lotion (Clobetasol with Salicylic acid). If it is associated with it... Read Full »
Is my DHT level causing mild hair fall and flaky scalp?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 19 years old. For the past three months, I have mild hair fall. I lose around 2 to 10 hair after every shower. I have never had hair fall in the past. I also did a background check with my family history; none had any baldness even in the 70s. I fear this would be the result of mas... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Flaky scalp not responding to Noskurf (combination of Climbazole, Piroctone Olamine, Aminodermine, and almond oil) lotion may be scalp psoriasis and need steroid plus Salicylic acid 6 % combination lotion. The pain is due to hair root inflammation, which is commonly... Read Full »
I noticed an itchy, raised and hard lesion on my scalp. What is that?
Query: Hi doctor, I noticed a scalp lesion two months ago. It is a bit scaly if scratched, hard and raised. I would like to peel it off, but it is not getting removed. But, I did not notice any hair loss. Other than a little bit of itching of the scalp, there is no issue. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can be scalp psoriasis or warts. Please send me a photo to diagnose the condition and suggest you treatment. Revert with the photos to a dermatologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist Read Full »