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itchy irritated scalp

by fotogerl, May 14, 2009 05:33PM
for about a year now the back of my head and the bottom of my hair line has been really itchy and flaky. for about 3 months it has been getting this build up of dry skin and when i scratch at it, it is really oily underneith. it is also causing my hair to fall out in the back. please help.
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by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, May 15, 2009 01:56AM
To: fotogerl
Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it can be seborrheic dermatitis.Seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin condition that causes flaky,dry, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas esp under the nose or anywhere on face,neck and upper torso. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium.

If the symptoms persist,then it would be best to get it confirmed from a dermatologist

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Kind regards.

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