What Do Black Spots On The Scalp Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 28 Mar 2017

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Question : Since sm months I saw a black spot on my scalp...near forehead where hair starts.there is no pain or itching..like a beauty spot..what is it

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload an image

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. However, I would need you to upload an image of the black spots on your scalp as mentioned. You can upload them using the facility on the upper right of this page or you can email them to YYYY@YYYY with the queryId 326485 as well as my name in the subject.

Based on your inputs I would guide you further. I will await your response.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (4 hours later)

It's a single dot...

Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not a cause for concern

Detailed Answer:
I have checked the image. It is a nevus (deposition of melanocytes). It is harmless and not a cause for concern. Nothing needs to be done about it.

Regards

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