Suggest Treatment For Scabs On The Scalp

Posted on Fri, 24 Feb 2017

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Question : Scabs appeared on my scalp and now in my nose. I don't know why. Just started all of a sudden. Help!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed seborrheic dermatitis.
It happens due to over production of sebum from sebaceous glands.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid shampoo like flucinolone to be used daily for a month.
For nose a steroid cream like cortisone can be used as once daily application.
You can try these and let me know the results.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This Will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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