What Causes Small Black Dry Scabs On Arms And Scalp?

Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2014

Fri, 25 Jul 2014 Answered on

Wed, 20 Aug 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : My husband gets these small black dry scabs on his arms that last a couple of weeks and then fall off. also has some small scaling on his scalp.

Answered by Dr. Geetika Paul (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide pictures and details

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
Now from the description , it looks like your husband has developed seborrheic eczema involving both limbs and scalp.
But I would like to have a look at the exact skin lesions before we can be sure of the diagnosis and plan further management .
I would request you to upload some good resolution close up pictures of the skin lesions and upload them here on this page .
Also please tell if there is any associated itching or pain.
Since when do you have these?
Are you applying anything over these? Any cream or oils?

I am sure I will be able to help you more once you provide me the above details and the pictures .

Dr Geetika Paul

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar