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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Orange spots on scalp
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jun 02, 2000 12:00AM
, Jun 02, 2000 12:00AM
Tammy:
I'm afraid I need to ask you to show these spots to a dermatologist. The only orange spots I am familiar with on the scalp are birthmarks, and they are single. If there is hair loss in the spots, this may be a fungus, or perhaps mild seborrhea. Nothing to worry about. Check it out.
Best.
Dr. R
I'm afraid I need to ask you to show these spots to a dermatologist. The only orange spots I am familiar with on the scalp are birthmarks, and they are single. If there is hair loss in the spots, this may be a fungus, or perhaps mild seborrhea. Nothing to worry about. Check it out.
Best.
Dr. R
