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scalp condition
by merrylady22, Aug 12, 2008 04:02AM
I have had a acalp condition for 3 years. Burning, redness and bumps on my scalp. They burn at times, and has caused me considerable stress. I have been to five dermatoligsts, each telling me something different. I have tried several meds and shampoos that has been prescribed for me. Nothing helps. Some of the doctor's just shakes their head, like I am crazy........Can you help me?
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I understand how frustrating this may be for you. Bumps on the scalp have seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis and discoid lupus as differentials. Seborrheic dermatitis may present as yellowish greasy scales on the scalp commonly called dandruff. Redness may not be a primary characteristic. As for psoriasis, scaling and pinpoint bleeding may also be noted. Discoid lupus may present with red crusting lesions that are well demarcated on the scalp.
I would suggest that skin scrapings of the area may be evaluated microscopically to ascertain if a fungal infection is present. If diagnosis remains elusive, a biopsy may provide a definite diagnosis.