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Scabs on scalp

Ever since  from being a toddler, my son has rashes what I would called scabs on his scalp…he is 11 years now..we need to cut his hair off bald because the scabs become visible like flakes when ever his hair grow…I don’t think he itches that much cause I hardly see him scratching but when he does its gets like flakes/dandruff.

In an earlier age I have taken him to the doc they gave then anti/dandruff shampoo but that didn’t help. Anyone who is familiar with this who maybe knows any anything that could help even if its any home remedies…your advice is needed!!
We have started trying washing his hair with vinegar as told by couple of people, could this also help???
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LOl, if you could make your reponse more udnerstanding with out using medical terms i couldve understnd, what i do udnerstand though is to make him an appointment with the dermatolgist which is due... thank you :-).. The rest sounds like greek :-)
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Hello,
These symptoms can be due to seborrheic dermatitis. It is usually caused by overgrowth of Malassezia furfur. This skin disease commonly affects adolescents and young adults, especially in warm and humid climates and is aggravated by sweating and humidity.

Topical antifungals and mild steroids are the usual treatment and combination of the two can be used to treat stubborn patches. Oral antifungal drugs and immunomodulators such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are used in very severe cases. The other possibilities are of eczema, lupus erythematosus or dermatitis. Best would be to consult a dermatologist and get biopsy skin done to confirm the diagnosis.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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