A scaly scalp can be seen in many conditions that can make the skin of the scalp extremely dry. The common conditions include dandruff, seborrheic eczema, psoriasis, tinea capitis, etc. These can be either a skin condition, fungal skin infection or an autoimmune disease.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is a partially treated lesion. From your description, your scaly scalp could be seborrhea or psoriatic plaque. An autoimmune disorder has probably caused it.
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